Pure Havana Clones

"### Conclusion Is Insurrection II Wild a perfect clone? No. Does it offer a respectable imitation of Pure Havana ? Absolutely. If you crave that sweet tobacco profile but can't stomach the inflated prices of discontinued Pure Havana, this is a solid option. It has some rough synthetic edges, but they are very hard to discern. Someone on a tight budget? Grab it. Paying 10x for a vintage bottle of the original? Only if ultimate realism is the only acceptable result. ### First Impressions & Dry Down Insurrection II Wild shoots for the moon – Mugler's Pure Havana – and lands somewhere among the stars. The opening blast is a sweet tobacco bomb; the white honey and tobacco are very forward. It's maybe 92% similar to Pure Havana in the opening. The heart shifts towards vanilla and cacao, attempting to mirror the original's gourmand depth. It's close, but here's where the budget shows. A slightly synthetic edge creeps in, lacking the rich smoothness of Pure Havana. The dry down presents amber, labdanum and styrax. It provides a warm and slightly resinous base, but it's less complex than the original. ### Wear time & Sillage Performance is decent . I get about 6-7 hours on my skin with moderate projection for the first 2 hours. It projects less than Pure Havana, settling closer to the skin after the initial burst. Don't expect beast mode, but it's far from weak."

"### Bottom Line Look, this isn’t going to fool anyone who knows Pure Havana well. The synthetic touches are noticeable. *However*, if you crave that tobacco-honey-vanilla DNA and can’t stomach the often inflated prices of the original (or its scarcity), Insurrection II Wild is a worthy substitute. It scratches the itch for pennies on the dollar. Is Pure Havana ten times better? Objectively, yes. Is it ten times *worth* the price? Absolutely not. Buy this and enjoy the scent profile without breaking the bank. ### How it Smells Insurrection II Wild punches you with a tobacco and honey opening that’s surprisingly decent. It’s aiming for Pure Havana’s warm, boozy vibe, and gets… close-ish. Maybe 85% there. The honey here is definitely less refined, a bit rougher around the edges. The heart follows with vanilla and cacao, but they lean synthetic, lacking the smooth depth of the original. Dry down is amber, patchouli, and a touch of styrax which helps to give a bit of much needed depth. It's not unpleasant, but you can tell it's built on a budget. ### The Performance Stats This is where it shines . Insurrection II Wild lasts. I got a solid 6-7 hours on skin, projecting moderately for the first 2 hours, then settling closer. On clothes? Easily lasts all day. It projects well enough that people will notice, but it’s not going to fill a room. Good performance point."