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Benjoin en Fleur vs Habanita

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 2,457 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Habanita takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Benjoin en Fleur

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Habanita

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Benjoin en Fleur2/7
Habanita4/7
Ratings & consensus
Habanita
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Habanita
Sillage & projection
Habanita
Value for money
Benjoin en Fleur
Versatility
Benjoin en Fleur
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Habanita

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Benjoin en FleurClaudio Zucca Parfums
HabanitaMolinard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
4.12/ 5 · 2,360 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerHabanitaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

97 votes

47%Love
36%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

2,360 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityHabanita

SillageHabanita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value60
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
amber69%
yellow floral61%
amber100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
leather77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryRed FruitsBlueberryAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangFrangipaniJasmineChampacaHeliotropeOrange BlossomVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinAmberMusk
Top
RaspberryOrange BlossomPeachBergamot
Heart
HeliotropeOrris RootYlang-YlangRoseJasmineLilac
Base
LeatherBenzoinVanillaAmberOakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Benjoin en Fleur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer79
Fall52
Winter40
Day100
Night59
Spring24
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex37
Women61
Men4
Unisex52
Women43
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,336

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerHabanitaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin en Fleur by Claudio Zucca Parfums opens with a vibrant burst of cherry, blueberry, and tart red fruits balanced by crisp bergamot. As the initial sweetness settles, a lush bouquet of ylang-ylang, frangipani, and jasmine takes over the heart, giving the fragrance a rich, tropical floral body. The base anchors e…

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Molinard Habanita is a dark, velvety classic built around smoky leather, warm amber, and sweet vanilla. Created in Grasse in 1921, it opens with a quick flash of bitter bergamot and dry peach before settling into a rich, powdery cloud of heliotrope, orris root, and smooth pipe tobacco nuance. As it warms on skin, deep…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Benjoin en Fleur or Habanita?

Habanita takes 4 of 7 categories. Benjoin en Fleur is rated 4.05/5 from 97 votes; Habanita is rated 4.12/5 from 2,360 votes. Choose Benjoin en Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Habanita for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin en Fleur or Habanita?

Habanita lasts longest (Habanita 83/100, Benjoin en Fleur 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin en Fleur or Habanita?

Habanita projects furthest (Habanita 72/100, Benjoin en Fleur 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benjoin en Fleur and Habanita smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Benjoin en Fleur or Habanita better for summer or winter?

For summer, Benjoin en Fleur is the stronger pick. For winter, Habanita is the stronger pick. Benjoin en Fleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benjoin en Fleur and Habanita?

Benjoin en Fleur has top notes of Cherry, Red Fruits, Blueberry and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani, Jasmine and Champaca, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Musk. Habanita has top notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Vanilla and Amber.

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