Habanos

Habanos is a richly complex tobacco fragrance that opens with a powerful, intense burst of raw, sweet tobacco, honeyed saffron, and a sharp, almost medicinal spiciness that echoes thyme and olive oil. It evolves into a quietly elegant, powdery, floral-woody perfume with fragile iris, creamy vanilla, and a deep, earthy sandalwood base. The ambergris and musky notes add a salty, slightly animalic depth that subtly supports the sweet tobacco without overwhelming it. Over time, the fragrance smooths into a dry, slightly sweetened, sophisticated tobacco accord that lingers with moderate sillage. What stands out is its duality: it feels both luxurious and slightly offbeat—some find it reminiscent of smoke and sweet pastry, while others detect a dusty, ethereal quality that makes it feel more artistic than traditional. It's by no means a vanilla-sweet, cloying tobacco like Tobacco Vanille, but rather a deeply textured, layered interpretation that veers toward the masculine-unisex side with its powdery iris and warmth. The scent performs well, with a long duration and stinging, moderate-to-strong projection, making it ideal for cold evenings and winter wear.