A*Men Pure Havane

Today’s review turns toward Pure Havane from Mugler, a fragrance that has taken on near-mythical status since its discontinuation. Now hard to find and frequently discussed, it is widely regarded as the most hyped men’s offering Mugler has ever released, often spoken about with a level of reverence reserved for cult classics. Built around a rich, sweetened tobacco profile, Pure Havane carries a reputation for warmth, indulgence, and bold character, setting expectations unusually high before the first spray ever hits skin. With scarcity and hype so tightly wrapped around its identity, the real question is whether the fragrance itself lives up to the legend that has grown around it. Let’s light it up and see how this cult-favorite tobacco begins to smolder once worn. Opening: The opening is sweet, warm, and spicy. The most prominent notes are honey, tobacco, vanilla, and cacao, with honey and tobacco immediately taking the lead. Honey sits right at the forefront with a thick, sticky sweetness that reads as convincingly natural. While it doesn’t reach the hyper-realism of something like Zoologist Bee, it is unmistakably honeyed in character. Tobacco quickly joins it, delivering a smooth, warm pipe-tobacco accord rather than anything dry, ashy, or smoky. The interplay between honey and tobacco creates a softly spiced impression, almost cinnamon-adjacent, which adds depth and character beyond a simple gourmand sweetness. Vanilla supports from beneath, folding in a familiar creamy softness that rounds the edges. Lastly, cacao lingers quietly in the background, contributing a final touch of dark, gourmand richness. There is also a noticeable cherry-like nuance in the opening, despite no fruit notes being listed. This reads as an illusory effect, likely created by the interaction between honey, tobacco, and possibly styrax. Comparisons to Xerjoff Naxos are unavoidable due to the prominent honey and tobacco pairing, but Pure Havane immediately distinguishes itself by stripping away the citrus and lavender freshness found in Naxos and leaning fully into its sweet, indulgent core. Dry Down: The dry down settles into a sweet, warm, and ambery profile. Tobacco and honey remain the focal points, retaining the same smooth, rich character established in the opening. Structurally, the fragrance remains fairly consistent, but subtle shifts do occur. The cinnamon-like spiciness that colored the opening fades away, as does most of the cherry-like nuance, leaving only faint traces behind. Vanilla becomes slightly more prominent here, increasing the creamy sweetness and adding to the fragrance’s cozy, enveloping feel. Lastly, amber emerges in the background to replace the cacao, introducing a deeper, resinous sweetness that gives the dry down more weight and warmth without disrupting the core honeyed tobacco identity. Performance: Projection during the first hour is massive, easily filling a room and leaving a dense, heavy scent trail. After a few hours, projection remains strong, hovering around six feet, with sillage still clearly noticeable. At the seven to eight hour mark, projection settles into the four to five foot range, while the scent trail becomes lighter but remains present. The fragrance transitions into a skin scent between the ten and twelve hour mark. Overall, performance is powerful and fully supports the fragrance’s bold, indulgent character. When to Wear: Pure Havane is best suited for fall and winter wear, particularly in the evening. Like many tobacco fragrances in this style, it excels in special occasions such as date nights and can also be worn formally when applied with restraint. It carries enough warmth and ease to work casually as well, though it would still feel out of place in an office setting. Blind Buy: For fans of sweet tobacco fragrances in the vein of Xerjoff Naxos, Pure Havane is a relatively safe blind buy. It’s important to note, however, that it lacks the freshness found in Naxos and instead leans more decisively into gourmand territory. Think of it as Naxos, but with the freshness turned down and the sweetness turned up. Final Verdict: Pure Havane proves itself worthy of the immense hype that surrounds it. While its honeyed tobacco profile may not reinvent the genre, it executes that formula with exceptional polish, especially for a designer release. The scent profile is rich, cohesive, and deeply satisfying, paired with performance that leaves little to be desired. If this same composition were presented in a high-end niche bottle, it would feel completely at home among far more expensive offerings. In a landscape crowded with sweet tobacco fragrances, Pure Havane stands out through sheer quality of execution. It delivers exactly what I look for in this style, and without hesitation, it earns a place in my collection. Scent: 10/10 Longevity: 8/10 Sillage: 9/10 Versatility: Average Mass Appeal: High Gender: Masculine Value: Good

SWEET TOBACCO KING You will feel good about yourself with this fragrance!!! Tobacco (the type of moist, honeyed cherry aromatic tobacco), honey, vanilla and cocoa have been perfectly blended in the opening and heart phases. The honeyed tobacco accord leaves a trail for a long dry-down and is tamed by amber and resins. Just don't wear it in hot weather, by the sea or in the gym. All other situations are admissible. You will certainly love this fragrance; otherwise, there may be something wrong with your sense of smell and you will need a nose doctor for sure. The 9 questions everyone asks about Pure Havane: 1 - Very good for an evening with a book by the fireplace? YES (also suitable for other not-so-unusual activities in front of the fireplace) 2 - Very good for any kind of date? YES (also suitable for kinky dates) 3 - Very good for intimacy? YES (don't forget to wear it while kissing the love of your life) 4 - Very good for the office? YES (your popularity will soar, even if you're the office director and have a bossy demeanour) 5 - Very good for an elegant dinner or a night out? YES (you can even get a big discount if the waiter is a lady) 6 - Will you get lots of compliments? YES (believe it or not, even your mother-in-law will love your perfume) 7 - Too good to go clubbing? YES (you'll be king of the night and John Travolta will envy you) 8 - Will everyone wear it? NO (but don't believe everything I write) 9 - Is it worth having a spare bottle? YES (I have one, but don't bother sending me a personal message because I'm not selling it to you) In short... it's manly enough, gourmet enough, spicy enough... you name it! My ratings for this delicious and seductive joint: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Opening: 10.0 (a gourmand pleasure of moist tobacco; the ladies can perceive it to be very masculine) Dryness: 9.0 (not really unique; it is seductively resinous, but still very good with the lingering sweet tobacco) Longevity: 8.5 (not premium performance, but good enough for 9 hours with 3 sprays) Silage: 8.0 (slightly above average with a 2-meter radius with 3 sprays; projects for 2.5 hours) Uniqueness: 8.5 (Other A*Men flankers, such as XerJoff's XJ 1861 Naxos and Reyane Tradition's Insurrection II Wild do not warrant taking more than 1.5 points off) Ease of use: 8.0 (avoid any hot climate) Versatility: 9.0 (don't wear it on the beach or to the gym; don't wear it if you have to meet your ex-wife as you risk bringing her back!) Praise: 9.0 (men and women react very positively and enthusiastically to this perfume) Quality: 9.0 (excellent ingredients for the juice, but it's a pity that the spray is ineffective) Presentation: 8.0 (uses the beautiful flanker A*Men / Angel Men bottle but with a "kinda low cost" presentation due to the very "plasticky" brown colour of the bottle) Price: 8.0 (at 45€ to 50€ minimum price (in 2019), it had an above-average cost if compared to many other designer EDTs, although it can be considered quite original; however, it has been one of the cheapest A*Men flankers; Now it is discontinued and its price may reach who knows what value). ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Overall rating: 8.64 / 10.00 between 7 and 8 => above average; between 8 and 9 => recommended; 9 and above => not to be missed; My opinion of "Pure Havane": It is one of the landmarks of today's perfumery. It's the "everybody likes it" kind of perfume (and many even love it). It can also be addictive. Once you buy it, you will wear it until the end of the bottle. Recommended? Yes - Is it worth buying blindly? No - Try it first. Music: Barry Manilow - "Copacabana (the hottest place north of Havana)"

I have Naxos & PH and since it's the current fashion to compare the two side by side, here's my take: PH smells more accessible than Naxos but not as refined. Now, to me, that's actually a good thing as I find myself wanting to wear something that has that sweet gourmand quality without the sophistication of Naxos. I love both of them but Naxos is definitely more limited and less versatile than PH in terms of it's vibe. Overall I would advise against comparing both of them because, while they share some similarities, they definitely don't wear the same on the skin. Naxos: Lavender is very prominent and it gives the tobacco a smoother nuance. I think this balance works extremely well (and probably accounts for the aforementioned sophistication) because it seems to balance the sweetness of the honey note with the tobacco, which gives this scent a very consistent wear throughout. I also don't pick up on the vanilla, but that's probably just because the honey is overpowering it as the key gourmand note. Performance: 6-10 hours of longevity 3-4 hours of above average projection (about an arms length) and then it mostly becomes a skin scent with a noticeable bubble. Still very noticeable if someone is intimately near you. 2-3 sprays is usually enough for above average performance. Throughout the wear the notes don't develop all that much but they do smooth out over time. Like all fragrances with a strong tobacco note, Naxos starts out as a bit overpowering for the first 15-30 minutes but then it smoothes out and remains stable for the rest of the wear. I've also observed that this juice has a kind of strange thickness to it--not sure if that's from how concentrated it is or if it's the quality of the ingredients. A strong 9/10 for me but I wish it was more versatile. PH: Lighter and more playful than Naxos. I also detect a hint of lavender with PH but I'm not sure where it's coming from as it is not an official note. The tobacco in PH pairs beautifully with the cacao note and the vanilla gives it a bubblegum-like quality without coming off as immature. Unlike Naxos with how serious and regal it smells, I feel like PH is a more well rounded scent in terms of who can/should wear it. Performance: 6-8 hours of longevity 2-3 hours of above average projection (about an arms length) and then it mostly becomes a skin scent. PH’s scent bubble doesn't seem to be as powerful as Naxos. 3-4 sprays for above average performance Pure Havane has now been officially discontinued for a while but it pops up sometimes on Fragrancenet so be on the lookout if you want a bottle.

#506 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I just got delivery of 10 Mugler decants from Fragrances Line. This is the first I've tried. I am a fan of Reyanne Tradition scents, but not their potency. Not worse than any other EDTs, but especially when I tried "Insurrection II Wild", I really, really wanted an EDP version. Mugler has granted my wish and sweetened the deal, a lot! And upped the price, a lot I knew a US Navy veteran who joined up before the outbreak of WWII. His first duty station after basic was Guantanamo. He had many photos of himself in the brothels and nightclubs of Havana. This is the sort of cologne I imagine him wearing for a night on the town in those days. Honey and so much tobacco that I'm sneezing like my old man just lit up a pipe full, but I don't mind at all. Reminds me some of Guerlain Honey Tobacco. For those of you that have never encountered the creamy sweetness of "White Honey", growers in Hawaii harvest it from Kiawe trees, and it is a triumph of Islands marketing with wild claims about extending lifespan, promoting weight loss, boosting immunity, pain relief, anti-oxidant activity. I'm surprised it's not credited with improving erections. I don't know about all that, but it's wicked good on a buttered biscuit. Other types of honey are branded "white honey" but this certainly smells like the Hawaiian stuff to me. Whatever the origin it's adding a ton of sweetness in this fragrance making it a cross between tobacco and a Mars candy bar. If you're a gourmand lover, this will ring your dinner bell! This stuff is very potent, great projection and longevity. But this is definitely NOT business wear. This stuff needs some elbow room and it would be too much in the close spaces of car pools, elevators, the office. But casual wear day or night it's a winner. Hot weather, probably not. The college age folks I know associate tobacco scents with older men as do I. Honestly I really can't pin down an environment appropriate to this scent, but I don't much care. This is one I'd wear just for my own enjoyment. But that said I will not spend the money for more than a travel spray. Addendum: One of our compatriots suggested I might try Dua's "When in Havana" and Alexandria's "Havana Tabac" which dupe this scent. Alexandria appears not to make that product anymore, but Dua still has their's. Doesn't seem like much of a risk at $45 a bottle.

Launched in 2011, A*Men Pure Havane is one of the most celebrated gems in Mugler's iconic A*Men line. Created by perfumer Jacques Huclier, this oriental vanilla fragrance is a true olfactory tribute to the world of Cuban cigars, combining gourmand and woody notes in a seductive and addictive way. From an olfactory perspective: The opening is striking: a sweet and honeyed tobacco, reminiscent of the scent of a handmade cigar wrapped in warm honey. Unlike dry tobacco fragrances, here it is creamy, almost caramelized, with a velvety and gourmand nuance, without ever losing its masculinity. The heart soon takes center stage with cocoa and vanilla, adding a chocolatey layer that makes the perfume comforting and indulgent. Patchouli appears as a discreet earthy backdrop, balancing the sweetness. In the drydown, amber, labdanum and styrax bring depth and a warm, resinous touch, leaving the fragrance with a rich and sophisticated aura. It is a perfume that embraces, almost like a scented blanket on a cold night. Performance: Projection: Medium to high in the first 2 hours Standardness: Excellent – 8 to 10 hours easily on the skin Sillage: Enveloping, with a present trail, without being invasive Pure Havane has that powerful Mugler signature, but is softer and sweeter than the traditional A*Men. Ideal for milder and colder nights, dinners, meetings or events where you want to leave an unforgettable olfactory mark. Despite this, fans of the perfume often use it even as a personal signature in the fall/winter. Occasions: ✔️ Romantic encounters ✔️ Nighttime use ✔️ Cold climates ✔️ Elegant indoor environments Final considerations: A*Men Pure Havane is, without a doubt, one of the most hyped perfumes in the A*Men line – and rightly so. Its combination of sweet tobacco, honey and vanilla has won over perfume lovers around the world, and is often considered one of the best flankers ever launched by the brand. Its success is so great that many compare it to the luxurious Naxos by Xerjoff, mainly due to its tobacco with honey and spices theme. However, while Naxos follows a more citrusy and aromatic path at the top, Pure Havane dives headfirst into the gourmand and oriental side. Final score: 9.6/10 A captivating, sensual and unmistakable fragrance. A modern classic that is worth every spray.

Mugler had a typo when they named this fragrance. It should have been called Pure Heaven. I joke, I joke. I do love the Havane reference. It makes me think of sitting on a beach somewhere in Cuba with a drink in one hand and a cigar in the other. Which is ideal - as that is exactly the vibe that this scent exudes upon application and all the way through. I won't wax lyrical too much here, but I fully admit I slept way too long on this one. After having the chance to pick up a 100ml for around $165NZD ($112USD), I just went for it as this one doesn't really pop up in New Zealand much. I sprayed this on, 2-3 sprays to the chest under a white linen shirt, and immediately, audibly "wow" escaped my mouth. I won't go into the notes as they have been done to death below, but for me personally, I get that fresh tobacco (fresh! not old), which to me is the nicest tobacco note I have ever smelt in a fragrance, as well as the luxurious honey/vanilla/cacao trifecta - which just goes on, and on, and on. I could smell it on the linen shirt the day after, and the day after that (literally two days+). Some mention cherry - I only personally smell this right at the top as a blast of beautiful sweetness, but my girlfriend smells it on me for some time in the first hour. Perhaps a bit of nose blindness going on as this thing is a bit of a quiet powerhouse. I feel like this is the scent I have been searching for. Which is terrible! As it seems as though it's destined to be another in the pile of discontinued scents that I will forever crave that end up on eBay for 4x the price. If it was still current, would no doubt be my forever signature scent. I will cherish my bottle for as long as I possibly can. Personally I'd wear this every day, but for most I'd probably say not in the dead hot heat of summer. Warm is okay (15-20c) but not 20c+. A masterpiece of a fragrance, and if you have the chance to even get a small decant, just to experience this beautiful scent, I encourage it. L'Oréal, if you're reading this - please bring this back - I have no doubts it'd sell.

I got my 5ml spray decant of A*Men Pure Havane (the real thing) about 8 months ago, shortly after I purchased a full 50ml 1:1 clone from KDJinspired, and it’s been an enjoyable addition to my collection. From the first spray, the fragrance opens with a beautifully sweet cherry pipe tobacco note paired with warm honey, creating a cozy and indulgent vibe. It quickly became one of my favorites, and I feel sad that I wasn’t aware of this fragrance during the era it was regularly available at department stores and discounters. It shares some similarities with Xerjoff Naxos, particularly in the honeyed tobacco and aromatic spices. As someone who owns a full bottle of Naxos, I can say the main difference is that Naxos has a more airy, cleaner opening and maintains that lightness throughout the dry down. In contrast, Pure Havane leans much more heavily on the tobacco note, giving it a drier sweet vibe. Personally, I enjoy this bold tobacco emphasis, which gives Pure Havane a charm all its own. As it settles, the tobacco and honey remain dominant, but the scent gains depth with hints of vanilla and cocoa, followed by earthy patchouli and smooth amber, adding a rich, gourmand twist. It’s like being near someone smoking expensive pipe tobacco, the rich aroma swirling in the air, while you hold a glass of Jack Daniel's Honey on ice, in a cozy exclusive bar, indulgent, and a little decadent. Perfect for colder weather or relaxed evening occasions. In terms of performance, Pure Havane lasts 7-8 hours on skin, with strong projection for the first 2-3 hours before becoming more moderate for another hour or so, then transitioning into a close, intimate scent for the remainder of its life. On clothing, it lingers impressively for 10-12 hours, extending its presence without being overpowering. Overall score: 9.5/10, a cozy and bold honey-tobacco fragrance with great performance with its own charm.

What is it Thierry Mugler Pure Havane When was it launched? 2011 What batch is this bottle? 009262 - Sept 2010 - First batch created. Why This one holds a lot of memories; it was the one I wore to meet the woman I married and the one I wore on my wedding day. It has been on my top 5 for years. What vibe / image do I get? Pure Havane invokes an immediate aura of sumptuous warmth, coziness and a playful, sweet masculinity. It represents the ultimate expression of relaxation and luxury—vibrant, golden, and incredibly smooth. Performance: What is the longevity 24+ hours What is the Projection Top: Opens with a blast of honey and tobacco with a cherry on top giving it a cherry pipe tobacco vibe. Fills the room 1 hour Mids: The cherry pipe tobacco vibe fades and vanilla and powdered chocolate join the tobacco and honey while a dark, slightly dirty almost chewy patchouli forms the base and tames the sweetness. 8-10+ slowly goes to about a foot. Base: it settles into a smooth warm resinous amber and sweet tobacco scent. 12+ foot to skin scent What are the notes that I get? Honey, tobacco, vanilla, cacao, patchouli, amber, styrax and labdanum Is this one still on the market? No. Unfortunately, most of the A*Men line has been discontinued. Compliments? Yes, several. The wife loves the dry down of this one. What attire Upscale casual to Semi-formal Places / events you can wear it Works better in slightly cooler weather, think early spring, winter or late fall days, date night, nighttime events, pubs, bars and lounges, Where NOT to wear this one High heat and the gym Who is the audience - age group Masculine, leans Mature Why you should try it. If you are looking for a fantastic, sweet tobacco scent, and you can find it, you should try this one.

Pure Havane is Pure Heaven. Be careful this fragrance will grow on you and make you addicted. Pure Havane opens with a powerful combination of delicious honey and moist tobacco. What an exquisite combination. The sweetness is rich, warm, syrupy, thicccc and intoxicating. It composes of honey, vanilla, chocolate, which complements the tobacco wonderfully. The tobacco in here smells damp and earthy. I definitely get a hint of the infamous cherry note that's not listed, like a maraschino cherry as opposed to a fresh cherry. Of course the A*Men DNA is still there in the back. This is one of the best takes on the original A*Men. PH does what Animale and Cuba try to do but smells higher quality and more pleasant; I also feel similar vibes with Tobacco Vanille. Have not tried Insurrection II wild & Xerjoff Naxos unfortunately but heard they are supposed to be very similar. Sometimes I do find Pure Havane just a little bit synthetic (maybe it's the maraschino cherry note) but it doesn't really bother me at all. I do realize some of the descriptions seem somewhat unusual but trust me this is very easy to wear. A perfect heavenly scent for the fall and winter that will warm your soul with an unnecessary amount of delicious sweetness. Opening: 9.3/10 Dry down: 9.3/10 Uniqueness: 8.7/10 Versatility: 7.5/10 Presentation: 8.5/10 (worst sprayer of all time tho) Sillage: 9/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sprays: 2-4, performance is not as good as some other flankers Season: Fall & winter Occasion: Cold weather signature, date, casual Overall Rating: 9.3/10 Wife Rating: 9.5/10

Hi guys, I have been reviewing scents on my YouTube channel and this one was reviewed this week. Here is my breakdown: What is it Thierry Mugler Pure Havane When was it launched? 2011 What batch is this bottle? 011285 - Nov 2010 What vibe / image do I get? Sun-Drenched Cuban Luxury, Smooth Charisma, and Playful Sophistication. What is the longevity 24+ hours What is the Projection Top: Opens as a sweet honey and tobacco with a cherry top. (60 minutes) - Fill the room Mids: The cherry dissipates, but the honey and tobacco remain and are joined by a warm leathery and chocolaty base. ( 10 - 12 hours) 6 to 1 foot Base: Settles into a earthy, cholcatly tobacco with a sweet base. ( 12+ hours ) 1 foot to intimate 24 hours it is a skin scent. What are the notes that I get? Honey, Tobacco, vanilla, cocao, patchouli, amber, labdanum, styrax I do get all of the listed notes. Is this one still on the market? No, unfortunately this has been discontinued Compliments? Yes, this one has gotten me several compliments over the years. Places / events you can wear it Anywhere, shines in the evening or cooler weather. Where NOT to wear this one: In the middle of a crowd on a hot summer day. What attire casual to formal. Who is the audience - age group Masculine, any age Bottom line: This is one of the best tobacco cents ever made, but shamefully it has now been discontinued. Why you should try it. If you are la man and like tobacco scents, or f you are a man and you don't like tobacco scents, you should give this one a try.

It opens with a strong cherry flavor, the same that you can get from candies, yogurts, hookah... Nothing special when you're at home, but outside, the cherry makes its path through all the scents to your nose and it's very pleasant as it contrasts with the gourmand scents of a Christmas market or with all the alcoholic / sweaty / cigarette scents and other people's fragrance in a night club After one hour, a note of cacao, a little bit coffee-ish with a little hint of vanilla starts to appear. It's a warm and dark scent, very comforting and the cherry note from the opening makes it very sexy but you have to get close as the cacao doesn't project that much (unlike the cherry). It's very pleasant in a private place where you can enjoy it the nose on your clothes. Then the cherry starts to fade off and from here, it becomes a skin scent (still very comforting and pleasant). After some hours (4/5/6?) there's a really heavy and thick scent that I found vomiting the first times. Now it's ok but still unpleasant. However, it doesn't project that much and it lasts maybe for an hour, you won't even notice if your outside. After those 3 steps, there's a good lingering smell of I don't know what that lasts forever on clothes I give it a 9/10 for a night outside because I like the fact that it starts loud, sweet and make people notice you then starts to become more intimate, warm, serious. It's not a bad fragrance if you're considering blind buying it. Even if you don't like it, you won't hate it.

Pure Havane... I bought my first bottle 11 or 12 years ago, my signature scents were Bogart Pour Homme and Creed Aventus at the time and Pure Havane felt like an upper class niche version of Bogart Pour Homme. Fast forward to now I still enjoy it immensely and made sure I would never run out of this juice, I definitely stocked up on Pure Havane. Oddly enough I've never tried the Mugler version and I'm still on the lookout for one. The tobacco note is like a beautifully crafted burley pipe tobacco, the honey note is boozy and the whole thing feels warm and thick, an absolutely stunning juice. You need to go easy on the sprays just like Bogart Pour Homme. Fantastic dry down with great performance and projection. Better suited for colder weather but I rock Pure Havane year round. The juice color does change from the light brownish yellow to an almost deep golden color if you let your bottle sit for a few years but the scent profile doesn't get much stronger... well maybe a tad bit. The rubber flask cover can get a little sticky overtime. If you cut around the top of the rubber flask cover you can get proper access to the atomiser for better control over the sprays, removing the entire rubber flask cover reveals a pretty good looking bottle. From Bogart Pour Homme to Thierry Mugler Pure Havane... Xerjoff Naxos is next. I hear great things about Naxos, can't wait to finally get a bottle. I did try the clone, the Paris Corner one... not bad at all.

This is absolutely stunning. It is a sweet tobacco fragrance which for my money is quite linear, but not in a disappointing way, given how absolutely heavenly the juice smell. It has none of the dirtiness you might expect from a burning cigar; no tar, no ash, no smoke. (Perhaps not surprising that I love this so much: I enjoy the smell of the inside of a tobacconist but absolutely hate the smell of a lit cigar or pipe.) And it is not offensively sweet. Think of a humidor draped with vanilla pods, that's the smell I get here. This is not the projection and sillage bomb we've come to expect from the typical A-Men fragrance, but it is no slouch either. Surprised no one has compared this yet to Valentino Uomo; it's got the same cacao dry down, but without the dirty woodiness of Uomo (a beautiful fragrance in its own right). Last thing, some reviewers have offered explanations like 'bubblegum' or 'chocolate' to give a sense of what this smells like, and while that's not far from accurate, it needs to be stressed that there is nothing immature about this scent. It can just as easily be worn heavy for a night out on the town or light to the office. It is a very versatile formulation. Take this from a guy who does not go for sweet frags easily!

This fragrance makes you feel goooooood !!! It is enough manly, enough gourmand, enough spicy. Tobacco, Honey, Vanilla and Cocoa have been blended to perfection in the opening and heart notes, and leave a trail for a long dry down tamed by Amber and Resins. Just don't use it in hot weather. All other situations are allowed. You may either love this fragrance or there is something wrong with your nose and you need a nose doctor. Very good to read a book by the fireplace? - YES Very good for any kind of date? - YES Very good for the office? - YES Will you receive a lot of compliments? - YES Very good for clubbing? - YES Everyone else will be wearing it? - NO My rates for TM A*MEN PURE HAVANE: Scent: 10.0 (in the top 5 of all men fragrances for me) Longevity: 9.0 (It's not a beast) Sillage: 8.5 (It's not a beast) Uniqueness: 9.5 (Other A*Men and Reyane Insurrecton II Wild don't justify taking more than 0.5) Wearability: 8.0 (avoid summer days) Versatility: 9.5 (don't use it at the beach) Quality: 9.5 (took 0.5 for the non efficient sprayer) Price: 8.5 (above average cost of a good cologne, although being quite unique) Overall rating: 9,1/10.0

Bad atomizer, but an incredible smell. sweet honey, unlit tobacco, vanilla, and coumarin, with notes reminiscent of liquorice and anis. I don't say it is licorice or anis but I can't describe it other than that. some say this is cherry-like. I consider Pure Havane a gem among modern, sweet masculine designer scents. a 10/10 It's one of the not-so-many scents that got me real compliments from sober strangers. I would buy it for the rest of my life. but it's discontinued. how can a company treat customers like that? Update: I also purchased Insurrection II Wild because of the praising reviews and to save as much as possible from the OG. and, it's a good scent as well, it is a great clone and recommended, even blindbuy safe. It's very close to Pure Havane, but, I can smell the difference immediately. There is a magic accord of notes that makes all of the difference between a good scent, and a overwhelmingly beautyful scent that Pure Havane is. even if these 2 are so close, Pure Havane beats insurrection II Wild for miles. Insurrection II Wild has more of a cherry compote note than liquorice/anis.

One of those fragrances that you just want to keep smelling. Where you spray it and you’re like whoa that’s so nice. Kinda gives me cherry cough syrup vibes in a good way. I definitely get the honey in this. Honey, Cherry, Tobacco. That’s what I pick up in this one. I don’t like Tobacco fragrances normally. Tried Tobacco Vanille and Tobacolor and Le Male Exlir and didn’t like any of those. But Pure Havane impressed me big time. It’s an amazing scent. The performance is good go light on the trigger. Does best in colder weather but I think it could be worn on a warm evening or even a warm (Not hot) day maybe if you did only one or two sprays. In the cold weather I think 3 sprays would be good. Bottom line: This is BETTER than many fragrances on the market retailing for $200 plus. It lacks a lot of the sophistication and complexity of some higher end alternatives, but it’s just so good that it doesn’t matter. I’m gonna have to call this a 10/10. One of the best Thierry Mugler fragrances and has to be one of the best tobacco fragrances.

Owning the first 2011 and the 2013 formulation here ́s the conclusion: Pure Havanne is the best perfume from the whole Mugler line and is an ideal hybrid between niche and designer. The oriental fragrance manages to combine niche notes to a mass appealing smell. The cherry opening stays for about 15 minutes, then a sweet and sour tobacco note leads to the base. Pure Havanne was often copied. And the best formulation come from the middle East as Pure Havanne is an oriental fragrance. About the mentions "alternatives" here in fragrantica compared to Pure Havanne: Bogart Pour Homme > Plastic and one dimensional Animale Animale > Heavy on Pineapple London for Men Burberry > Strong on Lavender Tobacco Vanille Tom Ford > Overdose of Vanilla L’Homme Ideal Guerlain > No Honey, sweetness missing XJ 1861 Naxos Xerjoff > No cherry note Noir Extreme Tom Ford > Sweet cake A*Men Pure Malt Mugler > They have similarities Arabesque The Merchant of Venice > Sweet unisex Pure Havanne Sweet Tobacco Spirits 18.21 Man Made > Much more honey and drier

Gatau kenapa di saya ini wanginya gaada cherry or honey, ada notes manis sedikit tapi saya masih blm nemu mirip2 honey maupun cherrynya (just vanilla and cacao). Tapi anehnya temen saya yg awam awal nyium langsung bilang wangi madu sama cherry hahaha (duh idung saya taunya lebih gembel dari orang awam yak). Somehow ini scent mass pleasing yg saya sendiri bingung kok bisa padahal opini saya mah b aja. Buat SPL batch 2016 di saya moderate dan lebih versatile daripada Pure Malt. Mungkin saya masih perlu waktu untuk appreciate. EDIT: Lupakan penilaian saya sebelumnya. WHAT A SCENT. Saya gapeduli gabisa nangkep notes honey and cherrynya. Blendingan notes tobbaco, cacao, and A*MEN DNA bener2 cakep, and yes rupanya saya team Pure Havane>Pure Malt. Interpretasi warna botol dan scentnya di otak saya ini bener2 on point. Ga bermaksud SARA tapi ini parfum cocok banget buat cowok indo kususnya yang berkulit sawo matang. Kenapa? Entahlah saya gabisa jelaskan tapi mungkin kalian paham. Thierry Mugler's Magnum Opus

lucky me, i got a nice deal on a 2016 bottle of this and goodness did i forget just how much i adored it. this was by far and away my favorite scent of the early/mid 2010s and it's a shame that they butchered the blend before tossing it in the trash entirely. the original blend of pure havane is a photorealistic cigar, a quality dark wrapper with notes of cacao filled with an aromatic blend of cherry tobacco, on a backdrop of sparkling patchouli and rich honey. even the opening, while a little strange for many, is very strongly reminiscent of damp tobacco. dries down to warm, cozy "jazz club" (not the maison margiela scent) sort of blend with the same profile. heady and intoxicating, a phenomenally blended scent from start to finish. one of the few scents i find myself habitually taking whiffs of from the crook of my arm. i don't recall the specifics of the reformulation but i do remember it being blunted and more vague in execution. still, deeply shameful that this is no longer available.

Fragrance Journal Entry #164 This is the best fragrance mugler ever created and the best tobacco scent ever created. You've never truly smelled a tobacco scent until you've experienced this stuff, an absolute masterpiece. The creativity used in making this fragrance should be the template for all brands when considering a tobacco scent. Starts off heavy (wet) tobacco & cherry backed up by the A Men patchouli, as it dries the honey and vanilla come out to sweeten things up, the result is an ultra masculine scent that is sure to leave an impression. My grandfather had a cigar collection and he frequently smoked cigars that smelled exactly like this fragrance, very nostalgic for me. I regret selling off my bottle because now after disscontinuation the prices are absurdly high, getting naxos or insurrection 2 is honestly a better option at this point but don't expect those to even come close to this beauty. Rating: 10/10 Blind Buy Safe? NO

I bought the new reformulation bottle after L’Oreal acquired Mugler fragrance a year ago. The scent is a warm and fresh blend of amber, honey, and dried hay. It is sweet but not too sweet. It has a subtle well-blended tobacco note in the background that adds a masculine touch to the fragrance. I think it is very suitable for young men, unlike some other tobacco fragrances that smell too mature or harsh. However, the performance is not great. It only lasts for 4-6 hours on my clothes and has a moderate to subtle sillage, even in the tropical hot weather. I have read some reviews on the old formulations, have not smelt them but I think it was definitely better. Anyways, I still like the scent a lot, I just wish it had a better longevity and projection. I have been wearing it for a while and always feel confident in my casual clothes with it. It makes me feel like I can conquer whole work day, or at least the morning workout. ☺️

My Excalibur It took me some time to fall in love with its aggressive sweetness. I use it when I feel bold, it leaves trail and cuts through like a never failing sword, and you can easily see the gestural reaction from those feet away. But I don’t care about the feedback, coz my Pure Havane mode is all about me moving forward and my moment of individuation. (as far as i have checked in this genre and imho)When you have it, you don’t need: -Tobacco Vanille(expensive smoke out of hookah, PH is a SCENT with a SANE PRICE TAG) Chergui(Great but too dry, PH is HYDRATED) -Back to Black(Great but feminine, PH is MASCULINE) -Herod(decadent pricey horse, PH has VITALITY) -London(very good but no projection, PH is a BEAST) -Spicebomb(harsh and cacophonic, PH is SNUGGY and HARMONIC) -Varvatos Vintage(no projection, low quality ingredients, PH is the BEST you can get among the designer houses)

Where do I begin with this fragrance? Let me start off by saying it lives up to the hype and then some. I got a barrage of compliments the first time I ever wore it out and had people asking me what I was wearing. Onto the actual scent, a beautifully blended mixture of tobacco and honey, similar to Naxos. The fragrance is warm and comforting, perfect for colder seasons. Despite it being discontinued, I would still recommend buying it if possible, even for a slightly higher price. The only complaint is that the projection and longevity could be better. The projection is moderate/long-lasting roughly 4-6hrs I'd say, and projection is definitely within arm's length. However, I still believe this is a stellar fragrance and top 3 in my collection, would highly recommend! Overall - 9/10

Esteemed Mugler's Pure Havana A*Men.. Made according to a sexy fragrance profile, which constantly gets a bigger audience of its fans every day... In this category we have quite a few very well-known strong players (Tobacco vanilla, Herod, Naxos...) Like similar the others, this one is also made especially for seasons without heat and the sweetness makes it stronger! Tobacco, chocolate, honey, vanilla and patchouli make for some quite a sweet bomb - for me it is very useful and sexy in winter! Tobacco smells have a characteristic aura and add a feeling warmth and comfort - but Havana can be directed a little too much in the sweet direction like the others listed above - It's not for every day - but when I use it - I enjoy it! So the offer has been discontinued, isn't it?

Strange kind of medicinal opening for the first minute or so , kind of cherry like with a hint of patchouli but it quickly turns into a beautiful tobacco honey and cacao blend that while being very sweet, is still extremely unique and captivating. Long lasting too, fills the room for a good while after applying. The fact this was discontinued is kind of shocking because this would be a hit with the modern masculine fragrance trends. This is sweet, easy to wear, has boozy vanilla but it is so unique that it would stand out in the sea of gourmands we have in 2026. Beautiful bottle but I have to say this is one of the worst sprayers I ever used - if you want to wear it often you should probably decant it into a bottle with a better sprayer lol 10/10 gourmand scent

Man Pure Havane is just amazing - I'm glad I picked up a bottle on eBay for *only* 30% more than retail. What's great about it, is it's quite beautifully done in every facet. It's sweet, but not overly sweet, especially in comparison to most modern men's fragrances loaded with cashmere, etc. It's got tobacco, but good, warm tobacco and the right amount, plus the earthiness of patchouli.. all just in the perfect balance. It's truly a shame it's been discontinued, I have a full bottle available now and I'm dreading the future already because I want this to be a cold weather staple. Maybe I'll try Insurrection II Wild potentially in the future and maybe it will be close enough by the time these bottles are $300+

Boss of bosses tobacco/honey scents. Back in 2017-2018 I did a 10 month part time stint stocking shelves as walmart while going to school full time. On multiple occasions I would show up at an otherwise soul-less job doused in perfume. Everytime I wore this guy, customers and colleagues would come asking me what it was. The sillage, projection and all that fancy word salad for this perfume is massive. Had a colleague tell me that i filled the entire photo section in walmart as soon as I came in to cover a shift and it lingered even a day after when another one said it smelled kinda a nice. So in essence this is a fantastic scent but the sprayer can be iffy with all mugler a men bottles.

Few fragrances have left me blown away quite like this one. Pure Havane is just... wow 🥰🥰🥰 Mugler then decided we can’t have nice things so they discontinued this. You can now find it on eBay for north of $200... yikes. I was lucky and was able to pick up a 99% full second-hand bottle of this from another Fragrantica member for around the original retail price. Unless you can find a reasonable deal (you likely won’t), and you MUST get your hands on this scent, go for its expensive twin - Xerjoff Naxos off a reputable discounter. You’ll likely find it for less than what eBay sellers are charging for PH, and you’ll get the highest quality stuff in a beautiful bottle.

The tobacco here isn't harsh or repulsive like cheap cigarette smoke; it's the rich, warm whiff of unburnt tobacco paired with the sweet and sour notes of honey and cherry. There's a subtle medicinal vibe to it as well, but it actually works really nicely. It's often compared to Naxos, but as an owner of both, they definitely aren't identical. They differ in their expressions—this one feels much more approachable, though Naxos certainly has its own strengths. The performance is solid too: not an extreme projection monster, but by no means weak either. It’s truly a beautiful fragrance that was discontinued well before its time.

A*Men Pure Havane Mugler is an amazing fragrance, especially at the top. I get a sweet honey like cherry tobacco. It does project and I did receive quite a few unsolicited compliments when I wore it. The fragrance felt too rich and out of place for the office and I never felt like I reached for it much, but it's still one of my favorite scents. The cacao at the dry down gave it a packaged powdery hot cocoa smell with a hint a vanilla. That vanilla powderiness is what pushes this somewhat feminine to me. Regardless, I miss the gourmand uniqueness from this Thierry Mugler line and hope they bring it back someday.

If you don’t know what Pure Havane smells like, all I can say to that is - Just get some! I’m not going to try and tell you how this smells, lots of other people have done that already. What I am going to tell you is how it makes me feel. It makes me feel like a child in my mother’s arms. Safe, secure and loved. It makes me feel like a lie-in on a day off work. Lazy, cozy and comfortable. It makes me feel like the center of attention. Interesting, handsome and confident. It makes me feel like I can face my demons. Strong, brave and resolute. It makes me feel happy. It makes me feel whole. It makes me feel.

I'm surprised by how many women wear this fragrance as the dirty patchouli characterises it as polarisingly masculine, in my opinion. Pure Havane is a playful and delicious scent with a bubblegum sweetness that makes it hard not to love. There is also a raw, delicious cherry tobacco accord that is soaked in a syrupy honey, so irresistible that it would make the subject just as addictive and leaves a charming impression. It plays better on skin because of how the sweetness emerges as the scent warms up. Altogether an amazing fragrance and its so regrettable that it's been discontinued. Loreal you ruin life.

I keep thinking I will sell my vintage bottle of this (THIERRY MUGLER, not MUGLER), but when I occasionally wear it I remember why I was mesmerized by it years ago. The opening is just amazing, a sweetness cut with just enough bitter tobacco. That chocolatey/vanilla/patchouli Muglerade is just heavenly here. Dries down to a pipe tobacco with the opening accord dancing around for a long time. It is strange to me that certain fragrances have been continually in production for decades but this has been discontinued. Such an iconic scent that has its worthy place in the hall of fame of mens' fragrances.

Over 200 fragrances in my collection in this very well be my number one. It just works on my skin to my nose. It is sweet but not too sweet and while it has weight behind it, it never comes off too heavy. Just one of those scents that make s me smile. I don't recommend anyone to blind buy anything as we are each unique in our tastes, scent memories, etc. But I will say for me, even at the increased amount to being discontinued it is a steal compared to the cost of other high end fragrances that I have purchased over the years. I own two back up bottles as I hope to always have this in my collection.

This is sheer divine to wear. I turned 40 and this seemed so apt. I used to have these scented candles, jamaican sandalwood or something like that. This is what this evokes, a world away with a sweet and different scent. So refined and well performing, it is a gourmand tobacco scent. This is just one of my all time faves. I don't wear it for dates, for work or after a workout. I wear it for myself, for the sumptious pleasure. I feel like im sitting down in a wicker chair of a beachhouse listening to the sea wearing this. And it lasts for ages. I hope this nevre gets reformulated. This is a classic

So DUA Fragrance makes a version of this that smells Just like the original. I have both this and Naxos (a couple bottles of each)... I don't know why I like this one more... maybe because it is now so hard to find... but I use what I have sparingly (that could also be why) to me this can be a signature sent... no question...I would wear this everyday (but my collection would feel neglected).. I save Naxos for very special occasions.. If you have a bottle of this and you are wanting to sell it... please DM me!! The house of Mugler should reconsider their decision to discontinue this...

A masterpiece in the fragrance world imo doesn't matter whether its niche or designer its truly one of the best scents.The fact a niche fragrance followed the template shows how seminal this fragrance creation was.its combining a masculine tobacco note and earthy patchouli with rich and sweet cacoa honey vanilla. Furthermore the resinous amber adds even further depth plus the styrax and labdanum give even more body.Many say that Xerjoff enhanced the DNA but I think they simply varied it as this is a winter wonder that's bold and powerful the Xerjoff has more of a freshness.

What else could I say about Pure Havane that hasn't been said? I have most of the A*Men line, and Pure Havane is one of my favorites. I like it more than Xerjoff Naxos because Naxos' honey sweetness is cloying, and the pairing with an amped up lavender note is annoying. And I just like the core A*Men DNA. Naxos is high quality and a great scent, but ultimately put me off. And I think Pure Havane may be closer in profile to Burberry London than Naxos. Pure Havane is not my favorite honey scent (Pacoma Gatsby is), nor is it my favorite tobacco scent. But its still great.

I've just made a discovery with the help of a Reddit user who has a 2012 Thierry Mugler cigar roll box version, and i have a 2019 Mugler version. The ingredient information on the box is identical in both order and allergens, which would explain why my 19 is a beast, unlike my 19 A*men, which has an enormously different ingredient information list compared to my 2014 Thierry Mugler version of it. I guess Pure Havane was never reformulated, because yeah to sell a product the allergen Ingredient info has to match the juice. No point in buying the vintage Pure Havanes.

Really love this scent and if you're in to compliments, I've gotten quite a few while wearing this one. This is a very nice honied tobacco scent. Atomizer is trash, and this has become more and more difficult to obtain. If you can't get this, try Insurrection II Wild, as it's pretty similar and very cheap. If you have Mugler Pure Havane, then you really don't need to waste your time or money with Xerjoff Naxos (unless you just want to add it to your collection), as they're surprisingly similar (though Naxos does have some citrus notes in the opening).

There is NOTHING soapy about this fragrance and not even close to Naxos as the person below me has implied. This smells like a high-quality Cuban cigar dipped in honey with a hint of cherry & a little smokiness..It isn't too sweet, It's perfectly blended and very masculine. The price for this now is super expensive sure, But considering the ridiculous prices for subpar niche tobacco forward fragrances that are not even half as good as this one..It is most definitely worth the price. For being a designer, It blows every niche out the window!

Just recently purchased a bottle ,Ijust love the smell of this not an everyday fragrance to use. Opens up with a scent somewhat like a cherry cough drop, but after an hour the tobacco smell kicks in and dominates can't stop smelling myself. It lasts on me a good 8-10 hours, and I've already had a couple of compliments. Wish it wasn't discontinued or id buy another bottle. Resale prices are going up on this one, got lucky and found one for under $70 keeping my eye out for another one. Be kind this is my first review...

I got 30 ml of this a few days ago and i will say that like every other a*men it has that iconic patchouli note that makes them iconic. The opening is very sweet with a little hint of bitterness wich blend in perfectly. What really amazed me was the drydown. To me what felt like overly sweet in the beginning blended with the tobacco and the cacao note came a bit dominant. To me it is top 10 winter fragrances but i wouldnt really say its worth the ridiculous amount of money it is being sold out. Overall 8.75/10

What's with all the negative reviews?! Have people gone insane from smelling all these horrible new releases?? This is literally the BEST tobacco fragrance in existence. I've tried all the hyped up ones like Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille and Herod, I'm sorry but they don't come close! Pure Havane is a beautiful honey-cherry dipped cigar, It isn't sweet or cloying and tobacco isn't harsh at all. It's a perfectly balanced fragrance that gives me Miami vibes. I couldn't recommend this enough!

@DavidTV Did you "wrote" all your Mugler reviews in a row with AI? All your reviews seem way too similar with only some words changed. Or you used a template and only changed some words in each review? Weird! Also your list of "similar fragrances" are ridiculous. According to you, most A*Men fragrances are similare to Dior Sauvage and La nuit de L'homme. What? :D How can a fragrance be similar to both Neroli Portofino AND Le Male Le parfum? This is completely ridiculous!

This takes me to a tobacco shop I remember my dad taking me to as a child. Lidded glass jars with rich, sweet, dried leaf. PH seems to have bottled here all the most delicious varieties: I can detect a soft cherry note (if I really try), the vanilla feels smooth, I think maybe the honey + the amber give it a little sweet density, personally love the “bite” of tobacco, and how the cacao shows up in the dry down. Wish this was easier to get!

Great frag that I have owned and wouldn't mind adding it again in my collection. the reviewer "ChiKnight" on here said its like a honey cherry dipped cigar and the person is right. I would say you could wear this year-round just in the heat be light on the trigger but no one will ever say that this does not smell good. If they do, they're criminally wrong. My advice is to get a decant, try it at the store or just blind buy it.

Completely agree with Stellarrl, this is Naxos with a better scent profile and poorer longevity. Just get Naxos unless you collect/ decant. The guy, great seller, who sold me my decant offered $200 for the half of the bottle that was left. Point being, if you want this its going to be an arm and a leg. Either go for Naxos and get that increased performance, or get the original Amen and sacrifice that top note.

Fantastic honey and tobacco scent, I’m not sure if I like this or Naxos more. Both are definitely must have fragrances and owning one doesn’t make the other redundant at all. They are both such addicting fragrances to my nose anyway, as for Pure Havane I will give it a 9.5/10 for scent, 10/10 for longevity(12hrs on me), and 7/10 for silage. I really enjoy wearing this and only wish I had more bottles! 9.85/10

One of the best designer winter scents out there. The sweet honey cherry mixed with a little bit of spicy is amazing. I don’t seem to get as much tobacco as everyone else, but it’s definitely there. It’s not as natural smelling as tobacco vanille, but man is this good. This is an absolute blind buy if you’re into sweet tobacco scents. And women seem to love it! Do not hesitate, get your hands on this