96. Havana Gold Samples | Amber Tobacco for Fall | Perfume Review

👋 Hi fragrance friend, 

I’ll admit it — Havana Gold by Dries Van Noten had me the moment I saw licorice, anise, and tobacco listed together. Some of my favorite notes. On my skin, it opens with a chewy, humid tobacco touched by soft suede and a trace of sweetness from the anise and licorice. 

Havana Gold isn’t trying to reinvent tobacco or licorice; instead, it lets those notes unfold slowly — glowing and blending with ease. There’s a golden warmth that feels grounded and elegant. Unisex, slightly masculine-leaning, and beautifully balanced.

Havana Gold is not groundbreaking, but deeply enjoyable. Dries Van Noten did it again.

Autumn Light that Lingers

If sunlight could rest on skin, this is how it would feel — ambered, velvety, and alive. What I love about Havana Gold is that it never overpowers; it breathes softly, leaving behind a trace of warmth that lingers like memory. This feeling is perfectly echoed in the photo above, Sojourn by Franco Dupoy — soft light, golden air, and the calm beauty of stillness.

💛 I hope you get to try this gem if it sounds like your cup of tea. Buy samples of Havana Gold in eco-friendly packaging for an artful unboxing. If you love serene florals, read my Scented Letter on Existence by Amouage.

With kindness,
🕊 Flor at Nectar Atelier

💌 Explore More Scents to Love

Try Zouzou by Celine if you are drawn to nostalgic scents that feel like a golden cloud. For something equally soft, Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille offers golden warmth—boozy vanilla laced with incense and delicate florals, while Guerlain Gourmand Coquin wraps rose, cacao, and black tea in a swirl of gentle spice. Amouage Guidance 46 is jammier than the original Amouage Guidance, where pear, saffron, and rose unfold over smooth woods and ambergris. Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais stands out with notes of blackcurrant, rose, and hazelnut. And for a rare, luminosity, Amouage Existence glows with skin-warmed florals, aldehydes, and soft resins. If you are in the mood for a sparkling rose with dewy petals, try Little Flower by Régime des Fleurs.  And for the perfect fall companion, Havana Gold by Dries Van Noten envelops you in golden tobacco and anise. Find the perfect niche perfume gift and savor the art of slow living. Experience Scent as Ritual — presented in eco-conscious packaging for a mindful, artful unboxing.