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The Best Mugler Pure Havane Clones & Dupes

Compare DUA When In Havana and Reyane Insurrection II Wild with Mugler Pure Havane for resemblance, longevity, opening differences and affiliate shopping options.
Independently ranked by the Chaos Fragrances editorial team
#1 Best first sample The Dua Brand When in Havana
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The original vs. the alternatives Which bottle gets closest?
The reference Mugler A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette 2011 fragrance bottle Mugler A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette #1 Best first sample The Dua Brand When in Havana fragrance bottle The Dua Brand When in Havana
Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild EDT fragrance bottle #2Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild EDT
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01 / The shortlist

The quick picks

Start here if you already know what matters most to you.

Quick answer

#1 DUA When In Havana: First sample for a rounded honeyed-tobacco interpretation with a more noticeable coffee facet. Estimated 6–10 hours of skin wear.

#2 Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild EDT: Strong larger-bottle option whose settled tobacco-and-vanilla character can come close, with a sharper, fruitier opening. Estimated 5–8 hours. Check FragranceNet first.

The Dua Brand When in Havana fragrance bottle Best first sample The Dua Brand When in Havana 6–10 hours estimated skin wear. Rounded honeyed tobacco; select the exact When In Havana name. See prices Shop now → Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild EDT fragrance bottle Larger-bottle alternative Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild EDT 5–8 hours estimated skin wear. Fruitier opening; check the exact EDT listing at FragranceNet. $25.75 Shop now →
Mugler A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette 2011 fragrance bottle
The reference fragrance

Mugler A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette

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Which Pure Havane clone should you sample?

Start with DUA When In Havana for a rounded honey-and-tobacco interpretation. Consider Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild for a close larger-bottle alternative, especially if you enjoy a fruitier opening. The reference here is Mugler A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette, introduced in 2011.

Pure Havane balances sweet tobacco with honey, cocoa, vanilla and earthy warmth. Its appeal is richer than a generic tobacco accord: compare how the sweetness opens, how the tobacco settles, and how much depth remains late in the wearing. Both candidates capture a recognizable part of that character, but neither should be treated as an exact copy of every original bottle.

Shopping check, October 9, 2026: DUA’s 34 ml When In Havana bottle was available. Insurrection II Wild’s main shopping button opens the exact FragranceNet EDT listing; confirm its own current price, stock and selected format there. A tracked price shown for Insurrection II Wild can refer to a different retailer from the main button. If unavailable, check the matching boxed EDT at FragFlex, whose selected bottle was available at this check. Availability can change.

02 / Compare

Compare the best options

A fast side-by-side look at similarity, performance, value and who each fragrance suits best.

Rank Fragrance Score Similarity Longevity Best for Best price
#1 The Dua Brand When in Havana 8.8/10 88% 6–10 hours a rounded Pure Havane interpretation with a more noticeable coffee facet Check price Shop now
#2 Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild EDT 8.6/10 86% 5–8 hours close settled tobacco-and-vanilla character with a fruitier opening $25.75 Shop now
03 / Reviews

The full ranking

Each pick includes the important differences, tradeoffs and our bottom-line verdict.

#1 The Dua Brand When in Havana fragrance bottle
Best first sample Best for a rounded Pure Havane interpretation with a more noticeable coffee facet
The Dua Brand

The Dua Brand When in Havana

Recognizable honeyed tobacco with a close settled heart, a smoother fruity impression and a coffee accent that can stand out more.

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The current maker page and bottle photo show When In Havana as a 34 ml Extrait de Parfum. That bottle was available on October 9, 2026. The DUA button uses a product search: choose When In Havana, whose single inspiration is A*Men Pure Havane. Honey Havane and Havana hybrids are separate fragrances. Older bottle artwork, including the image shown here, labels 30 ml. Confirm the current selected fill before ordering.
Chaos score 8.8/10
Similarity 88%
Longevity 6–10 hours
Chaos verdict

Our first sample for the rounded interpretation. Plan around 6–10 hours of detectable skin wear, including a quiet finish, and assess projection separately. It can feel less forceful than your original bottle despite its Extrait de Parfum concentration.

How it differs from the original

The opening can differ from Pure Havane, and coffee can be more pronounced. Its rounded sweetness can soften the cherry-like impression, while the late finish can feel flatter and less nuanced. The settled heart is the stronger point of resemblance; check whether the finish preserves the richness you enjoy.

What works
  • Recognizable settled honeyed-tobacco character
  • Smoother fruity impression
  • Compact single-inspiration format
Tradeoffs
  • Coffee can be more prominent
  • Drydown can feel flatter
  • Opening and performance vary against original bottles
#2 Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild EDT fragrance bottle
Larger-bottle alternative Best for close settled tobacco-and-vanilla character with a fruitier opening
Reyane

Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild EDT

A strong Pure Havane alternative whose sweet tobacco and vanilla can come close after a sharper, fruitier start.

Best tracked price $25.75
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The tracked-price reference checked for this guide came from FragFlex’s boxed EDT; it is not a quote for FragranceNet. The main button opens FragranceNet’s Insurrection II Wild EDT spray listing, item 294743, described there as 3 oz. Check current stock, fill and packaging. The reviewed FragFlex fallback is the boxed EDT selection labelled 100 ml, variant 44780211667001, barcode 3700066700728; it was available on October 9, 2026. Retailer size labels differ, so confirm the actual bottle rather than treating the labels as interchangeable. Match Wild: Insurrection II Pure and the original Insurrection are separate scents.
Chaos score 8.6/10
Similarity 86%
Longevity 5–8 hours
Chaos verdict

Consider it if its fruitier character and larger format appeal. Use 5–8 hours as a broad detectable-skin-wear planning window, including a quiet finish. A close late scent does not mean it maintains the same projection as Pure Havane.

How it differs from the original

The first spray can feel rougher or more cherry-like, sometimes with a medicinal or lip-balm impression. The settled scent can be lighter and less earthy, with less of the original’s layered depth. Judge the tobacco-and-vanilla heart and quiet finish as well as that opening.

What works
  • Close settled tobacco-and-vanilla direction
  • Larger bottle option
  • Exact preferred-retailer shopping destination
Tradeoffs
  • Sharper fruity opening
  • Medicinal impression can be distracting
  • Less depth and variable projection
04 / Our process

How we chose these fragrances

We compare the opening, heart and drydown, giving particular weight to wearers who have sampled or owned Pure Havane beside each candidate. Maker inspiration claims and shared notes help identify candidates; they cannot independently establish closeness. We weigh honeyed tobacco, fruity or medicinal impressions, cocoa, coffee, earthy warmth, texture and development, including disagreements. Similarity percentages and scores are approximate editorial judgments, not measured formula matches or percentages of shared ingredients. Longevity ranges are broad planning estimates for detectable skin wear, including a quiet finish, rather than measured averages. Projection can soften sooner, and either fragrance can wear outside its range. Clothing, blotters, layered wear and numerical performance ratings do not establish skin-wear hours. Compare the exact bottles you are considering through repeated full wearings.

The final verdict

Sample When In Havana first for its rounded interpretation, or Insurrection II Wild if the larger bottle and settled tobacco-and-vanilla resemblance appeal. Compare the opening separately from the later wearing. Keep original Pure Havane in contention when its particular depth and development are what you most want to preserve.

For other tobacco directions, explore our Xerjoff Naxos clone guide, Parfums de Marly Herod clone guide, and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille clone guide.

05 / Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pure Havane clone to sample first?

Start with DUA When In Havana for the rounded interpretation. Consider Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild if you prefer a larger bottle and enjoy a fruitier first spray.

Which clone smells closest to Mugler Pure Havane?

We place When In Havana first at approximately 88% resemblance and Insurrection II Wild second at approximately 86%. These are approximate editorial estimates, not measured formula matches. Both can come close in the settled wearing while differing in their opening and finish.

Which original fragrance does this guide compare?

The reference is Mugler A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette, introduced in 2011. Original A*Men, Pure Malt and Pure Tonka are different fragrances. Compare with the actual Pure Havane bottle or sample you want to replace.

Is DUA When In Havana the same as Honey Havane?

No. When In Havana names A*Men Pure Havane as its single inspiration. Honey Havane is a separate DUA original blend. Other Havana names can denote hybrids, so check the full name and inspiration before buying.

What size and concentration is When In Havana?

The current maker text and bottle photo show a 34 ml Extrait de Parfum. Older bottle artwork, including the image shown here, labels 30 ml. Confirm the current selected fill before ordering. A higher concentration alone cannot establish better resemblance, longer skin wear or stronger projection.

Is Insurrection II Wild the same as Insurrection II Pure?

No. This guide selects Insurrection II Wild Eau de Toilette. Insurrection II Pure and the original Insurrection are separate fragrances. Match the Wild name, bottle and selected EDT format.

Where should I buy Insurrection II Wild?

Check the exact FragranceNet EDT listing first. If unavailable, use the tracked FragFlex fallback near the top of this guide. FragranceNet labels its listing 3 oz; the reviewed FragFlex boxed selection is labelled 100 ml. The tracked-price reference checked for this guide came from FragFlex, not FragranceNet. Confirm each retailer’s current price, actual fill and packaging.

Are the reviewed clone bottles currently available?

DUA’s 34 ml When In Havana and the selected boxed Insurrection II Wild at FragFlex were available on October 9, 2026. Confirm current FragranceNet stock on its exact listing. Availability and formats can change.

Do these clones have a cherry note?

A cherry-like or medicinal impression can arise in the smell of sweet tobacco. It is a sensory description here, not proof of a listed cherry ingredient. Insurrection II Wild can make that impression more prominent; sample if it bothers you.

How long do Pure Havane clones last?

Use 6–10 hours for When In Havana and 5–8 hours for Insurrection II Wild as broad detectable-skin-wear planning windows, including a quiet finish. They are not measured averages or guarantees. Projection can fade sooner, and either can wear for less or more time.

When should I wear these fragrances?

Their sweet tobacco character suits cooler weather, relaxed evenings and indoor occasions where you can control your spray count. Start lightly in close settings and check your scent trail before applying more.

How should I compare a clone with my Pure Havane bottle?

Apply comparable amounts to separate arms without layering. Check the first spray, settled heart and late finish. Repeat on another day with the sides reversed, recording resemblance, comfort, projection and detectable skin wear separately.

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