The Dark Heart of Old Havana
4160 TuesdaysEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
The Dark Heart of Old Havana vs. Chergui
Is The Dark Heart of Old Havana better than Chergui?
Chergui projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
sweettobaccowarm spicypowdery
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 Chergui?
| The Dark Heart of Old Havana | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sarah McCartney | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Dark Heart of Old Havana and Chergui smell?
The Dark Heart of Old Havana
Sweet
Vanilla
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Coffee
Powdery
Citrus
Fruity
Chergui
Amber
Sweet
Tobacco
Honey
Powdery
Green
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Dark Heart of Old Havana and Chergui share?
Top
SugarPeachOrangeGrapefruit
HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
Heart
TobaccoCoffeeTonka BeanJasmineBergamot
IrisRoseIncense
Base
VanillaMuskBlack Pepper
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
IrisRoseImmortelle
Gourmandy Notes
SugarCoffee
Honey
Musk
Musk
Musk
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco Leaf
Where they fit
When and where do The Dark Heart of Old Havana and Chergui work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Dark Heart of Old Havana or Chergui?
| The Dark Heart of Old Havana | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chergui?
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
If you want the Moroccan desert in a bottle, this is it. Tobacco, honey, and incense create something rugged yet sweet. Not for those who prefer clean, aquatic fragrances.Chergui
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