The smell in short
It smells mostly leather and tobacco. Black pepper and elemi resin at the top, tobacco and lavender in the middle and leather and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Paris La Havane notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Carven Paris La Havane EDP in detail
Paris La Havane EDP comes from Carven. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Is Paris La Havane long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by tobacco and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and tobacco smells and notes like tobacco and leather. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, rose and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
Carven perfumes worth knowing
The house has 5 perfumes here, led by Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum Vintage, Paris Manille and Madame de Carven.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Parfums Gres Cabochard is a lighter match.
Best season for Paris La Havane
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Paris La Havane, try these
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (5 shared notes), Mugler A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir (7 shared notes), Montale Paris Honey Aoud (6 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabochard (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Paris La Havane come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can women wear Paris La Havane?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.