Havana
AramisEau de Toilette1994
Side by side
Havana vs. Choc de Cardin
Is Havana better than Choc de Cardin?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OakmossPatchouliBasilSandalwood
woodyaromaticfresh spicyearthymossy
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 Havana and Choc de Cardin?
| Havana | Choc de Cardin | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1994 | 1981 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Feisthauer, Xavier Renard | Françoise Caron |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Havana and Choc de Cardin smell?
Havana
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Earthy
Mossy
Patchouli
Choc de Cardin
Woody
Green
Citrus
Mossy
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Powdery
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Havana and Choc de Cardin share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeArtemisiaBasilCaraway
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesBasilLemonPeach
Heart
TobaccoCinnamonBalsam FirCarnation
RoseJasmineLily of the ValleyHoneyOrris Root
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwood
OakmossSandalwoodCivetPatchouliAmberMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Carnation
RoseJasmineLily of the ValleyOrris Root
Citric Notes
Mandarin Orange
BergamotLemon
Herbaceous Notes
ArtemisiaBasil
Basil
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
OakmossGreen Notes
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Havana and Choc de Cardin work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Havana or Choc de Cardin?
| Havana | Choc de Cardin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Havana and Choc de Cardin?
Old-school masculine that still knows how to make an entrance. The tobacco doesn't whisper, it occupies the room. If you're after something that asks nothing of you except confidence, this delivers.Havana
This isn't a soft floral. The aldehydes here don't screech, they're polished, structured. The basil keeps it grounded. The civet is honest without being skanky.Choc de Cardin
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