Nohiba E. Coudray 1978

This is a fragrance of the kind that doesn't reveal its age.

While some older scents surprise with their modern composition and lack of a stale feel, this fragrance gives the impression that it could have a few years or even decades behind it.

I do not mean this negatively at all; rather, Nohiba combines for me a familiar note of warmth and dominance that one finds in some classics, such as Habanita.

To my nose, there is even a noticeable similarity.

Many fragrances of today are known to lack satisfying longevity.
Not so with Nohiba.
It has a stamina that is hard to match. Its long-lasting presence was still clearly noticeable on me after 12 hours.

The top note surprises with intense spicy notes, which are soon replaced by wonderful floral notes and gradually transition into a beautifully woody base.

I can only warmly recommend this surprisingly great, feminine fragrance to anyone who likes Habanita and the like.