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Aramis

Havana Reserva

Perfumer: Edouard Fléchier

1996MenClassic
7.7/ 10
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Aramis Havana Reserva is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance in which tobacco, leather and sandalwood are softened by a fresh citrus opening; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 47 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Resinous

What does Havana Reserva smell like?

It opens with coriander, tangerine and citrus notes, which give it a green, fresh lift. In the heart, cedar, jasmine, spices and vanilla turn it sweeter and add a powdery warmth. The base is led by tobacco, sandalwood, woody notes and leather, leaving a resinous, earthy, smoky trail.

Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though all four seasons get similar support, and it is chosen most often for evenings and leisure. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some also find it classic. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Tom Ford Bois Rouge have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Coriander
    • Citrus notes
    • Tangerine
  2. First hours

    • Cedar
    • Jasmine
    • Spices
  3. Towards evening

    • Tobacco
    • Sandalwood
    • Woody notes

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 29%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Spring
  • 24%
    Winter
  • 21%
    Summer
  • Evening
    24%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Nighttime
    18%
  • Office
    18%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026