For Women

Seductive, powdery, and decadently woody, Habanita by Molinard drapes you in vintage glamour and old-world mystique. It marries leathery undertones with sweet florals, creamy woods, and soft whispers of amber and vanilla—bold, unforgettable, and beautifully complex.

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

Scent Story
Habanita opens with fruity brightness—peach, raspberry, and citrus hinting at sweetness, tempered by the green floral elegance of orange blossom. The heart blooms into a lush bouquet of roses, lilacs, jasmine, ylang-ylang, heliotrope and powdery orris root—florals with character and depth. Finally, rich leather, warm vanilla, amber, and woods merge into a plush, lingering dry-down that leaves a smoky, powdery trail long after the first spray.

Wearability & Lifestyle
Ideal for evening wear or cooler seasons when its richness can unfold beautifully. Stunning for formal events, elegant dinners, or moments when you want to feel both powerful and luxurious. Pair it with vintage silhouettes, dark velvets, or anything dramatic and refined.

Quick Specs

• Brand: Molinard

• Fragrance Type: Eau de Toilette

• Launch Year: 1921

• Fragrance Family: Oriental ‒ Floral Leather / Woody Amber

• Recommended Use: Evening · Cool & Cold Seasons · Bold, Mysterious & Elegant Mood

Why You’ll Love It
You’ll love Habanita because it feels like stepping into a smoky cabaret of scent—florals, fruits, leather, and woods all whispering secrets. It’s daring, rich, and deeply memorable; a masterpiece that draws you in with every note.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does Habanita by Molinard smell like?

Habanita by Molinard smells powdery, leathery, floral, fruity, warm, woody, and mysterious with a bold feminine finish. The fragrance opens with raspberry, orange blossom, peach, and bergamot for a sweet fruity floral start. Heliotrope, orris root, ylang ylang, rose, jasmine, and lilac create a rich powdery floral heart, while leather, benzoin, vanilla, amber, oakmoss, musk, and cedar give the dry down a smoky, warm, and elegant finish.

Is Habanita by Molinard powdery or leathery?

Habanita by Molinard is both powdery and leathery with a warm amber woody base. Heliotrope and orris root give the fragrance its soft powdery character, while leather adds depth, drama, and vintage richness. Vanilla, benzoin, amber, oakmoss, musk, and cedar bring warmth, sweetness, and lasting sophistication.

How long does Habanita by Molinard last?

Habanita by Molinard offers moderate to long lasting wear with a warm powdery leather dry down that lingers beautifully on the skin. Longevity can vary depending on skin chemistry and application style. The leather, benzoin, vanilla, amber, oakmoss, musk, cedar, orris root, and heliotrope help the fragrance maintain its bold feminine presence.

Does Habanita by Molinard project strongly?

Habanita by Molinard has moderate to noticeable projection with a smoky and elegant scent trail. The raspberry, orange blossom, peach, heliotrope, orris root, ylang ylang, rose, jasmine, leather, vanilla, amber, oakmoss, musk, and cedar create a memorable fragrance presence that feels dramatic, refined, and mysterious.

When should you wear Habanita by Molinard?

Habanita by Molinard is ideal for evening wear, fall, winter, formal events, elegant dinners, special occasions, and moments when you want a rich vintage inspired perfume with depth. It pairs beautifully with velvet, dramatic silhouettes, dark colors, classic dresses, refined jewelry, and elegant evening style.

Who would enjoy Habanita by Molinard?

Habanita by Molinard would appeal to women who enjoy powdery leather perfumes with fruit, florals, amber, vanilla, benzoin, oakmoss, musk, cedar, orris root, heliotrope, rose, jasmine, and vintage inspired warmth. It is a beautiful choice for someone who wants a bold, mysterious, luxurious, dramatic, and unforgettable fragrance.

Is Habanita by Molinard a good everyday perfume?

Yes. Habanita by Molinard can work as an everyday perfume for women who enjoy rich powdery floral fragrances with leather, amber, vanilla, and woody depth. While it is especially suited for evenings and cooler weather, the raspberry, peach, orange blossom, bergamot, and floral heart can make it wearable during the day when applied lightly.

Does Habanita by Molinard get compliments?

Habanita by Molinard can be a compliment getting fragrance because of its sweet raspberry and peach opening, powdery heliotrope and orris heart, rich floral depth, smoky leather, warm amber, creamy vanilla, oakmoss, musk, and cedar finish. The scent feels elegant, mysterious, vintage, and memorable, making it a strong choice when you want to leave a lasting impression.

Is Habanita by Molinard authentic?

Yes. Habanita by Molinard delivers the raspberry, orange blossom, peach, and bergamot opening, the heliotrope, orris root, ylang ylang, rose, jasmine, and lilac heart, and the leather, benzoin, vanilla, amber, oakmoss, musk, and cedar finish the fragrance is known for.