About Habanita
Molinard is best known for Habanita from 1921, originally created as a tobacco-scented product and reformulated as a perfume, a smoky oriental that became one of the most distinctive fragrances of the early 20th century. Habanita remains the most sought-after fragrance in the catalog, built on tobacco, amber, vanilla, iris, rose, sandalwood, vetiver. The concentration and quality of raw materials used sets it apart from what you find at a similar price point from mass-market houses.
Nirmala takes the line in a different direction. Where Habanita is the anchor, Nirmala shows the range's willingness to explore contrasting scent families. Noel rounds out the catalog with a third option covering men and women who want yet another direction in the same quality tier.
Buying Guide for Molinard Fragrances
If you are exploring Molinard for the first time, Habanita is the starting point. It is what the house is measured against. If you already own it and want to go deeper into the catalog, the other releases show different facets of the house's style. Browse men's fragrances for similar luxury and niche options at comparable investment levels.
For buyers comparing similar luxury and niche options, Guerlain and Caron. Both cover comparable ground to Molinard and suit buyers with the same preferences. All Molinard fragrances at PerfumeBox are authenticated and ship free to US addresses on orders over $59.
