Habanita La
MolinardCologne2016
Side by side
Habanita La vs. Oriental Express
Is Habanita La better than Oriental Express?
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
Mood overlap
WoodyPowdery
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 Habanita La and Oriental Express?
| Habanita La | Oriental Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Christophe Hérault, Olivier Polge |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Habanita La and Oriental Express smell?
Habanita La
Floral
Woody
Spicy
Powdery
Sweet
Oriental Express
Powdery
Vanilla
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Green
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Habanita La and Oriental Express share?
Top
NutmegLemon
Basil
Heart
Ylang-YlangRose
SandalwoodVanilla
Base
CedarwoodVetiverOakmoss
Carrot Seed
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Habanita La or Oriental Express?
| Habanita La | Oriental Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Habanita La and Oriental Express?
Most colognes play it safe. Bright opening, clean drydown, nobody gets offended. Not Habanita La. The oakmoss gives it a chypre backbone that lingers long after the lemon fades.Habanita La
It's the carrot seed that starts arguments. Earthy, dry, almost mineral, this is not a typical oriental base. But in a powdery-woody composition like this one, it works.Oriental Express
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