1996
Havana Reserva
Edouard FléchierThe nose · 12 fragrances · also made Poison Esprit de ParfumPortrait →

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Aramis  ·  Sold as masculine

Havana Reserva

The smoky ambience of an upscale cigar lounge, where the warm glow of vintage wood blends with the subtle richness of tobacco and leather.

4.52220 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodytobaccoleatherwarm spicysweetcitrus
Havana ReservaMid-range · $40–100
44%Similar accords, often for lessAl Areeq Silver · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting59% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak4%
Moderate29%
Long lasting37%
Eternal22%
SillageModerate56% say strong or enormous
Intimate6%
Moderate38%
Strong37%
Enormous19%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine96%
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Unisex4%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 1996 and crafted by perfumer Edouard Fléchier, Havana Reserva by Aramis is a woody-spicy fragrance that captures the essence of masculine elegance. The composition opens with bright citrus notes, including tangerine and coriander, which give way to a heart of aromatic spices and jasmine before settling into a warm base of tobacco, leather, and sandalwood. This interplay between freshness and depth creates a scent that feels both contemporary and lasting.

How to wear it

Apply a light spritz to pulse points — it develops best close to skin. The aromatic top notes are fleeting but crucial for setting the stage; allow them to settle before heading out.

Fig. 01 — Havana Reserva, Aramis

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03 · The nose

Edouard Fléchier

Edouard Fléchier was one of the most creative perfumers of his generation, blessed with an innate talent for olfactory balance.

12fragrances

The Havana line

3 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Aramis

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With Jo Malone London Yuja Cologne

Adds fresh spicy, green and conifer; shares cedar.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.52/ 5 · 220 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 63%, disliked or hated by 5%.

Love63%
Like31%
OK2%
Dislike5%
Hate0%
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