WS-M-1921

Habanita

1921Men

amber up front, then vanilla, settling into powdery.

Habanita by Molinard is a Oriental fragrance for women. Habanita was launched in 1921. Top notes are Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Heliotrope, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Lilac; base notes are Leather, Benzoin, Vanilla, Amber, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.

amber vanilla powdery leather

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Heliotrope, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Lilac
Drydown· 6h+
Leather, Benzoin, Vanilla, Amber, Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

97%

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62%

49%

48%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter41%Fall40%Spring10%Summer10%Night68%Day32%Wears unisex52%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Habanita smell like?

amber up front, then vanilla, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: amber, vanilla, powdery.

What notes are in Habanita?

Top: Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot. Heart: Heliotrope, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Lilac. Base: Leather, Benzoin, Vanilla, Amber, Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar.

How long does Habanita last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Habanita loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Habanita best for?

Winter is the top pick (41%). Fall is second at 40%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Habanita?

Night wear leads at 68%. Day is a secondary pick at 32%.

Is Habanita for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 52% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.