The Dark Heart of Old Havana
4160 TuesdaysEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
The Dark Heart of Old Havana vs. Acqua di Cuba
Is The Dark Heart of Old Havana better than Acqua di Cuba?
Acqua di Cuba projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
TobaccoOrangeBergamot
sweettobaccowarm spicycitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Dark Heart of Old Havana and Acqua di Cuba?
| The Dark Heart of Old Havana | Acqua di Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2013 | 1998 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sarah McCartney | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Dark Heart of Old Havana and Acqua di Cuba smell?
The Dark Heart of Old Havana
Sweet
Vanilla
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Coffee
Powdery
Citrus
Fruity
Acqua di Cuba
Citrus
Honey
Sweet
Tobacco
Aromatic
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Dark Heart of Old Havana and Acqua di Cuba share?
Top
SugarPeachOrangeGrapefruit
Bitter OrangeLemonBergamotLavender
Heart
TobaccoCoffeeTonka BeanJasmineBergamot
White HoneyTobaccoSpicy NotesClary Sage
Base
VanillaMuskBlack Pepper
LeatherVanilleWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Bitter OrangeLemonBergamot
Gourmandy Notes
SugarCoffee
White Honey
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Lavender
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Spicy Notes
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
Where they fit
When and where do The Dark Heart of Old Havana and Acqua di Cuba work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Dark Heart of Old Havana or Acqua di Cuba?
| The Dark Heart of Old Havana | Acqua di Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Dark Heart of Old Havana and Acqua di Cuba?
The coffee-tobacco drydown is the divide. Some wearers wanted sweet dessert all night. Others found their signature. The tobacco doesn't whisper, it leans in.The Dark Heart of Old Havana
The honey-tobacco combination is the real draw here, sweet enough to pull you in, savory enough to keep you guessing. It's not trying to please everyone.Acqua di Cuba
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