Fragrance comparison

Havana vs Jules

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,188 ratings analysed

Havana

Aramis

4.101,692 votes

Rank #865 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Jules

Dior · 1980

4.34496 votes

Rank #1,759 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Havana
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Jules
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Havana3/7

Jules3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jules
Community sentiment: Jules
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Havana
Value for money: Havana
Versatility: Jules
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Havana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HavanaAramis

JulesDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 1,692 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.34/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerJulesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,339 votes

53%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

496 votes

Category winnerJulesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHavana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value48

Category winnerHavanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

tobacco69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

mossy77%

floral69%

leather61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeArtemisiaBasilCaraway

Heart

TobaccoCinnamonFirCarnation

Base

OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

Top

LavenderArtemisiaCarawayBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseBasilCedarCyclamenSandalwoodJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherFirMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Caraway and Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer33

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night99

Category winnerJulesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#865

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer, Xavier Renard

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#1,759

PerfumerJean Martel

Launched1980

Reviews58

Category winnerHavanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis Havana is a dry, spicy tobacco scent with a woody, mossy base and an unmistakably classic masculine style. It opens sharp with herbs and spice, then settles into cinnamon, tobacco, patchouli, and oakmoss. It usually suits someone who likes mature, assertive fragrances rather than soft modern sweetness. If you e…

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Jules by Dior is a dry, aromatic green fragrance that cuts through modern sweetness with crisp herbs and rugged leather. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter artemisia, French lavender, and spicy caraway seed, delivering an immediate fresh barbershop character. As it settles, earthy carnation, cedar wood, and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Havana or Jules?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Havana is rated 4.10/5 from 1,692 votes; Jules is rated 4.34/5 from 496 votes. Choose Havana for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Jules for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Havana or Jules?

They last about the same: Havana 72/100, Jules 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Havana or Jules?

Projection is very close: Havana 66/100, Jules 65/100 for sillage.

Do Havana and Jules smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Caraway and Fir.

Is Havana or Jules better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jules is the stronger pick. For winter, Havana is the stronger pick. Jules suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Havana and Jules?

Havana has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Artemisia, Basil and Caraway, heart notes of Tobacco, Cinnamon, Fir and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Jules has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Basil and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Fir and Musk.