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    Balahe vs. Habanita

    Balahe by Leonard bottle

    Balahe

    Leonard
    Eau de Toilette1983
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Balahe vs. Habanita
    BalaheHabanita
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19831921
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerDaniel Molière—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Balahe

    Sweet
    Powdery
    Musky
    White Floral
    Woody
    Fruity
    Aromatic
    Animalic

    Habanita

    Powdery
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Sweet
    Woody
    Animalic
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePlumStar AniseCorianderPineappleClary Sage
    RaspberryOrange BlossomPeachBergamot
    Heart
    TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisJasmineOrris RootYlang-YlangOrchidRose
    HeliotropeOrris RootYlang-YlangRoseJasmineLilac
    Base
    OpoponaxVanillaCivetMuskVetiverSandalwood
    LeatherBenzoinVanillaAmberOakmossMuskCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Balahe vs. Habanita
    BalaheHabanita
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Balahe doesn't ask permission. One spray and you're in for the evening, the aldehydes announce themselves, the florals deepen, and by the time the vanilla arrives you're committed.Balahe
    Powdery. Strong. A little theatrical. That's what makes it work. Habanita doesn't whisper, it shows up fully. If you've ever wanted a fragrance that announces itself without screaming, this is it.Habanita