Habanita (1988) (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Roure Bertrand
180 ratings
From your scent profile
Molinard Habanita (1988) is a deep, powdery and animalic floral-oriental for women, now discontinued, that suits fall and winter evenings best.
Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.
How does it perform?
From 137 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
89% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Powdery
- Resinous
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery
ResinousWhat does Habanita (1988) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Petitgrain, mastic and galbanum give a green, resinous opening. In the heart, Grasse jasmine, ylang-ylang, heliotrope, nutmeg and cedarwood bring floral and spicy tones together. Patchouli, amber, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settle into a sweet, earthy and smoky warmth.
Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out. Most call it feminine, though a good number find it classic. Molinard Habanita (2012) (Eau de Parfum) and Harry Lehmann Habanera have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Petitgrain
- Mastic
- Galbanum
First hours
- Cedarwood
- Vetiver
- Rosa centifolia
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Amber
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Winter
- 39%Autumn
- 14%Spring
- 9%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Evening35%
- Nighttime34%
- Casual16%
- Office8%
- Daytime7%
Go easy on it for daytime: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
67% matchHabanita (2012) (Eau de Parfum)
Molinard · 2012
60% matchHabanera
Harry Lehmann
54% matchAndrea Maack x Entrance
Andrea Maack · 2020
53% matchFuryo (Eau de Toilette)
Jacques Bogart · 1988
51% matchMusk Aoud
Roja Parfums · 2013
50% matchL'Air de Rien
Miller Harris · 2006
49% matchennui_noir
Filippo Sorcinelli · 2016
49% matchThe Dark Side (Extrait de Parfum)
Francesca Bianchi · 2016
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Last updated: October 26, 2026