The Dark Heart of Old Havana
4160 TuesdaysEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
The Dark Heart of Old Havana vs. Acqua di Cuba
Acqua di Cuba projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
SugarPeachOrangeGrapefruit
Bitter OrangeLemonBergamotLavender
Heart
TobaccoCoffeeTonka BeanJasmineBergamot
White HoneyTobaccoSpicy NotesClary Sage
Base
VanillaMuskBlack Pepper
LeatherVanilleWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 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
Real talk
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