Aramis Havana (1994) Fragrance Review "Charismatic, Smooth, Sensual, Electric, Sexy & Masculine"

[@ndhaon91]

Howdy, Ram and Ram Fam. 🎉 SOTD Abusson Homme. Great summer-fall transition scent.

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes Aubusson homme is very under rated 🤌🤌🤌

[@davidhaugan3031]

Another great review Ramsey! What I’ve always smelled after the tobacco note was Bay rum. It always reminded me of what the barber would slap on my face when I was a little kid after getting my haircut. Keep up the good work !!😊

[@RamseytheRam]

There is definitely that barbershop element to it for sure 💈

[@sergiovazquez8599]

Almost all “ fragrance reviewers “ are likely to follow absurd trends and just to get the most of views , but that’s not what this hobby is about. A true connoisseur, collector delves into uncharted territory of the forgotten perfumes . I feel cringe when most of them they just don’t want to get to know more scents , or explore . Like if it’s just about the hype or what’s new. So many fragrances out there which haven’t been reviewed yet , expecting to get reviewed. That’s why us aficionados chose your channel because they just don’t dare or feel like doing this kind of stuff. The best channel for fragrance reviews on KZbin. PERIOD!

[@RamseytheRam]

Thank you brother... I agree they are chasing their tails following what is "hyped"

[@sergiovazquez8599]

Dude it’s like I previously commented one of your videos from “this year 1994” and my wishes came true for this specific review 😂!

[@RamseytheRam]

😂😂😂 We are linked 💪🐏

[@brenlynch4811]

Love the ramble,love the house , love the fragrance, cheers Rams, catch ya later 🤜👊👍

[@RamseytheRam]

I always appreciate the support Bren 💪🐏

[@scent_jeannie]

Great review as always. You’ve actually made me really want to revisit the old Aramis gentleman’s collection! 🙏

[@RamseytheRam]

They are so so good 👍🏻

[@jpjp2818]

Hi Ram! I’m your new subscriber, I discovered your channel only several days ago when I was searching for the alchemist’s garden reviews, I’ve looked through your videos and I think you have a genuine talent for sharing your passion for fragrances, I think I should say I’m your new student:) Could you please share with us your knowledge about the way you store fragrances? I’ve always wondered about the expiration date and the way one can have a fragrance collection and keep a fragrance unaltered with time, how long can a fragrance last in your opinion?

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for the support and welcome to the channel! As far as storing fragrances goes just keep them out of the light & away from the bathroom where humidity can damage the fragrance

[@georgecastaneda-of2md]

Great review Ram! I'm with you 100%. I simply love all Aramis fragrances! I own most of all of them!

[@RamseytheRam]

One of the most underrated houses out there 💪🐏

[@fussballmeister301]

You're the man Ram. Keep it up Bro and I'm a Texas native myself.

[@RamseytheRam]

🇨🇱💪🐏

[@hewassuchaniceguy.7453]

Ill eventually get to a sample of havana. Sounds great. Just got in a partial vintage bottle of Tuscany per uomo and was blown away. A pure gentlemans fragrance. Great review, rams!!!

[@RamseytheRam]

Every single Aramis Fragrance from Havana and before Havana is worth grabbing... and then they even have modern hits like Tobacco Reserve which I discussed in the video... such an underrated house

[@georgecastaneda-of2md]

And yes, Havana is an awesome fragrance! Many thanks for the review!

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching George 🙏

[@Lee-ofar]

Appreciate you and your channel! 🙏🏼

[@RamseytheRam]

@@Lee-ofar I appreciate you!

[@RamseytheRam]

I appreciate you Lee

[@dlqualia6320]

Congrats on Ram Discord server! In a time when the internet is filled with insane individuals, good-hearted people are more precious than ever. Cheers!

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes sir.... couldn't agree more 🙏

[@scentanity2280]

... And that's exactly why I'm here, Ramsey!... Thank you so much for the honest rambling on the truth. ❤

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching & for the support

[@raucusretread]

I saw Aramis and had to click! Yessssssss!!!!! Cheers!!! 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@RamseytheRam]

This is the first Aramis fragrance I have done a full review of on the channel... Absolutely dreadful on my part... they will be highlighted more I promise you that

[@saabreplay7553]

This sounds awesome

[@RamseytheRam]

Andy! Good to see you brother 🥂

[@jove1155]

Rams! I got this one a while back, didn't like it that much - might need to revisit. Cheers!

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes definitely one to re-visit man 🍻

[@Alritealritealrite]

I have several fragrances that I now love that I didn't used to like.

[@jonpondi1206]

Loved this Rams. This is “tobacco freshness” to quote you. A “little New Orleans shop smell” love it man! Wearing cheap OP black now (8$ a bottle) made in USA version ( I luv it, needs to macerate) now discontinued (made in China now, 💩). 10 k coming up!!!! Congrats!!!! Looking forward to New West. Hang in there! Your vintage discourse excellent, write on the money, we can’t live in the past (yes a better time) but fragrance is our Time Machine and you take us there!!!

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for being here with us Jon 🙂

[@jonpondi1206]

@@RamseytheRamwouldn’t have it any other way, mental therapy

[@YankeeFlamee]

I would really like to see a video on Caron Yatagan! Took me a while to really appreciate this fragrance but now I’m totally in love with it!

[@RamseytheRam]

It's on the list 💪🐏

[@tzfragrance]

This one is a personal favorite of mine. Never got my nose on the old blue cone bottle but LOVE the DNA. Picked up Rogue Tabac Vert hoping it would be a replacement but was a little let down. Havana an all-star this time of the year (early autumn/late summer). Great stuff, Ram! Thanks for covering this one.

[@BangkokHound]

Have you tried Montana Parfum d'Homme (tower of Babel bottle in the red box?) Many, including myself, think it and Havana are very similar. Unfortunately, it too is now discontinued, so I'm not sure about prices, but it also used to be dirt cheap.

[@RamseytheRam]

It is perfect for this time of year for sure 🍂

[@ShamssuhaibArch]

The first 9 min ! ❤️💯

[@RamseytheRam]

💪🐏

[@RichMitch]

I had the original bottle of this and it was a great bottle but the fragrance is a bit... dry and brown. I feel like I want my brown fragrances to be more wet. That sounds so gross 🤦🏻‍♂️ I enjoyed and agree completely with your ramble 🐏🦆

[@RamseytheRam]

😂😂😂 We all need to get a good Ramble off our chests now and then 🐏🦆

[@gediminaskontrimas7992]

"Brown & Wet" by Aramis. 😂

[@RichMitch]

@@gediminaskontrimas7992 😂

[@humblestates]

love Havana,.. have we heard about Havana Reserva?.. which is awesome and smooth

[@RamseytheRam]

I haven't smelled it ...it's on the never ending sniff list 🐽

[@justaddlight]

Great take Ramsey. Just bought a still-sealed backup last week for a pittance. Assumed the line was discontinued a while ago. But it definitely has that weird "humid" or muggy type of accord that you mentioned in the opening. Takes some getting used to. Cut that out, crank the cloves to 11 and I basically get Bracken Man. I do prefer the Amouage though. Now to find me a bottle of JHL for a pittance. 😂

[@RamseytheRam]

@@justaddlight happy hunting... and I love Bracken Man...but that goes much more fougere-ey... although I agree on the cloves cranked up

[@marcjohn9404]

These are the fragrances that make me love the hobby. When you find something really nice and memorable for $20, it just feels like such a huge win. I really wish there was a way to preserve the production of every fragrance, because it's been discontinued again sadly, and going for $75 about. Great scent, it's a throwback, I think it was a bit of a throwback even then. Smells like something to wear to a Halloween party, and you're dressed up as an Italian gangster or something.

[@RamseytheRam]

Great comment ... good stuff ... thanks for watching & commenting 🍻

[@larrythompkins3319]

I have Havana, O.G. Aramis, JHL, Tobacco Reserve & Aramis Special Blend from Aramis house. Blind bought Havana almost 20 years ago and wasn't sure that I liked it much. Set it aside; came back to it later. My taste have changed within the last 12 years. I love it now! It was cheap as chips at one time. ($20.00!). Very classy gentlemanly tobacco spiceness. Theirs also a tequila/agave vibe I get from Havana. Nice to see you give it some recognition. Get your hands on Aramis Special Blend too if you can. Would like to hear your thoughts on that one

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes I feel very similar to you... my history w/ Havana is very similar I will put special blend on the list 💪🐏

[@mdo5121]

VANILE HAVANE BY LES IMDEMODABLES what do you think of it as a tobacco scent...heard good things

[@RamseytheRam]

I have reviewed it on the channel! It's good... I actually like it more now than when I reviewed it lol

[@YankeeFlamee]

Added it to the sniff list!

[@RamseytheRam]

A solid addition mate 👌

[@adamp.couture1506]

Ram you gotta check out The Perfume Nationalist podcast aka Jack Mason. He's a fellow Texan and perfume hobbyist. He just covered Havana on Friday in an amazing Labor Day weekend synchronicity.

[@RamseytheRam]

Never heard of him... but we are linked through Havana 😂😂😂

[@felixwei1425]

I believe Havana was created originally by Eduard Fléchier. Feisthauer and Xavier Renard did do the reformulation. Love your review!

[@RamseytheRam]

Really? That is an interesting peice of info... are you sure?

[@scent_jeannie]

Video idea- ramseys time capsule fragrances- the fragrances which have changed the course of perfumery from the start to current day?

[@RamseytheRam]

Wow that's a crazy video idea.. I need to sleep on that one

[@TheAiK13]

Havana is absolutely fantastic. Easily my favorite fresh tobacco fragrance - shame it's discontinued.

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes it's up there for my favorite as well... maybe a fresh tobacco video is in order 🤔

[@highoctanehome]

Love this one because it reaches deep into my scent memory. Growing up our family only used one soap - Dial Gold. Have you tried it? If not, go to any CVS and buy a bar and smell it, then spray Havana and get hit with there rich spicy clean similarities. This one wears well in hot weather which is rare for tobacco scents. Please do a review on Montabaco Verano Ormonde Jayne when you can.

[@RamseytheRam]

@@highoctanehome I don't have that Ormonde Jayne you mentioned ...but maybe one day I will get to smell it Thanks for watching & commenting 🍻

[@78music78]

Help! Is there any alternative since it is discontinued? Open roger and gallet? Montana is also discounted

[@RamseytheRam]

The two you mentioned would be the ones I would go for.... you can find bottles of all 3 Havana, Open & Montana Parfum d'Homme for cheap from time to time if u look around

[@Indecencealicia]

Enjoyed tfs

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching 👀

[@oussochou4186]

Were you able to find an alternative or clone for Tobacco Reserve

[@RamseytheRam]

No I would just get tobacco reserve if u can

[@nickburak7518]

Thanks Ramsey. I am very interested in real tobacco scents, fresh and dry (freshly rolled tobacco and lit tobacco). I know practically nothing of tobacco (and am a neophyte fragrance lover of 55) other than what a good cigar or pipe smells like when another person smokes it, walks by, etc.... as attractive to me as the scent in the air of beautiful fire smoke from a house or chalet close by. So, I have a sample of Rogues Tabac Vert, and I find it clean and fresh. Not sure if it has potency, but matters not much. Dare I add that I also have a sample of Pegasus and bottle of Red Tobacco, which, to me, are too syrupy sweet- attractive, but not what I'm looking for. That's all for now. Will check this one out

[@RamseytheRam]

I absolutely agree on Red Tobacco... you will like Havana much more imho 💪🐏

[@SenadZecevic17]

you should do a video of the bottles in your collection that you feel have changed as far smell over time sitting on your shelves.

[@RamseytheRam]

Man that's a tough one... I need to sleep on that one Thanks for watching 👀

[@Chiefn-ly7yr]

I got Havana , 900, and 3 bottles of Tuscany . The Aramis line is a superb 👌 pedigree . They come from the house of Estee Lauder . I wish I had doubles of 900 and Havana now . Bowling Green , Bogart Signature , Havana , and 900 prices sky rocketed in a matter of two years . I imagine some engineer or architect from Washington who listens to parsons project wearing these colognes . Makes me think of 70s colors like orange green and yellow . I see suede wallaby shoes and turtle necks . Hold on I think I hear Ventura Highway by America playing . Have a great day Bro Montana

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes that is some great imagery there... thanks for watching 👀

[@laila-intima]

Tuscany and Devin are the best Aramis ever , Aramis and Havana come behind …

[@DYNABLASTERTUNERS]

Tuscany no one even knows how the nonturned smells, the newest formulation smells like a turned vintage, and 99% of vintage are turned, same thing with Versace L'Homme - two of the most turnable fragrances, When Tuscany is pristine it smells similar to Signoricci. All three of them, the colour of the juice should be bright as possible, the darker/yellower it is, the worse the smell. Also beware of greenish color Versace L'Homme, it's turned.

[@RamseytheRam]

I will review then soon 💪🐏

[@priqq1]

There was a sears in my town that was closing down like a decade ago. Because they were shutting down, I managed to scoop up a 100 mil tester of Havana for $5. For some reason, even after half a year of progressively steep discounts, no one picked it up, I had to swoop in and pick up this gem the week before they completely closed their doors, which is why it was only 5 dollars.

[@RamseytheRam]

What a deal... you basically stole that bottle lol

[@zvikaso]

oh no, not Havana. When I started my journey (started with Lorenzo Villoresi back in 2018. Until then I was a single/signature scent guy), I wondered into the blind buy venture, like all beginners. My first/only/last blind buy was of Havana and Devin. Ordered them together. Reviewers raved about them... just like you. One spray, and I understood how personal noses, skins and tastes are. Since that single blind buy, I never blind buy. Must test on my skin. Havana was cloying on me, and Devin was off putting to the extent I had to wash it off immediately.. My skin and my nose are very VERY picky. I gave them to my brother, who enjoys both of them... different skin and different nose. Funny thing is, my brother couldn't stand Devin on my skin either, and on the other hand, I did like it on his. And ever since that experience, I've turned my back on vintage. I can't explain it. Even the great vintage Kouros doesn't appeal to me anymore. Havana and Devin ruined the vintage experience for me :) :( that's why I started with 'oh no, not Havana' The only oldies that I still use today are Eau Sauvage, and the original/Italian DGPH... and when I run out of them, I won't be looking for them anymore. Thanks for your informative review, as always, a pleasure to listen to.

[@RamseytheRam]

Maybe your nose just needs time.. never give up on something right away would be my advise.... keep things to revisit them as your nose does change over time

[@DYNABLASTERTUNERS]

Havana Montana :D

[@RamseytheRam]

😂😂😂

[@mattl7424]

Or that some people use the word oriental, And others could care less

[@RamseytheRam]

I thought about that too