Habik Man

Black pepper and cardamom open sharp and green, lavender and cinnamon warm it up, and a creamy tonka-amberwood-sandalwood base carries it the rest of the night. That base is the best part of the bottle.

Fair warning: a brand-new bottle of this smells rougher than it should. Give it a couple weeks to rest and it shows its real self. Black pepper and cardamom open sharp with a green artemisia edge, then lavender and cinnamon warm things up over the first hour or two. The drydown is where this earns its price, a creamy tonka bean, amberwood and sandalwood base people keep coming back for. It's built for cool weather, dinners and nights out rather than daytime wear.

Scent notes

Top: Cardamom, Black Pepper, Artemisia, Bergamot
Heart: Lavender, Cinnamon, Sage
Base: Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amberwood, Musk, Patchouli

How it wears

Longevity: 8-10 hours on skin, longer on clothing
Projection: Moderate
Best in: fall, winter
Wear it for: casual days, evenings and special occasions
Scent family: spiced, amber, woody

Details

Eau de Parfum · 100 ml · Lattafa · launched 2025 · 100% authentic, factory-sealed retail box · ships from Baltimore, MD

Questions people ask

Is Habik Man authentic?
Every bottle comes from a licensed U.S. distributor, factory-sealed. Come smell it at our stall at the Patapsco Flea Market in Baltimore before you buy.

How long does Habik Man last?
Eight to ten hours on skin once the bottle has rested, longer on clothes. Projection is moderate. Two to three sprays does the job.

What does Habik Man smell similar to?
This one is widely called a close match to the discontinued Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Essence de Parfum. It isn't a copy, but if that's the fragrance you miss, this fills the gap.