Havana Gold
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Havana Gold vs. Ambre Obsession
Havana Gold rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Havana Gold | Ambre Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jordi Fernández | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Havana Gold
Soft Spicy
Leather
Tobacco
Sweet
Anis
Amber
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Ambre Obsession
Amber
Warm Spicy
Cacao
Sweet
White Floral
Vanilla
Tobacco
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LicoriceStar AniseMandarin Orange
Black PepperCinnamonLabdanumGinger
Heart
TobaccoCinnamonBenzoin
AmberCocoaFrankincenseOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherTonka BeanCypriol
BenzoinCashmere WoodTobaccoVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Havana Gold | Ambre Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The licorice will either hook you immediately or make you question everything. For those who stay, the tobacco and leather drydown rewards with genuine warmth and depth.Havana Gold
This one doesn't project for attention. It earns it. The amber-cocoa-tobacco drydown is warm without tipping into dessert territory, and the benzoin gives it a skin-worn quality that lasts long after.Ambre Obsession