I Find Havana!!

First of all, mucho props to the esteemed Milamemer for sending me a FREE bottle of this legendary Aramis scent a year ago.

My top 5 constantly changes, like most B'noters', but Havana and Zino are ALWAYS in there.

Unfortunately I have shared my enthusiasm about this scent a little to promiscuously as I almost decanted myself out of my bottle. I searched in vain everywhere you can think of, but the closest I came was "Havana Reserva" which is a version of Havana but not the treasured original. Quite expensive, too.

By the by, for those who don't know this one, check out the reviews here. They pretty much tell the story.

Today I went to the local mall with a co-worker and discovered a hole in the wall perfume store. I was amazed...I found Dior's Jules, a full line of Hermes, some old Guerlains, and other classics/discontinueds/hard to find frags.

Suddenly, my eye was caught by a box with a multi-colored tropical forest...could it be?...NO! It was shaving balm! Shit! So I kidded the SA, telling her she had a nice collection of scents but I bet she didn't have Havana
EDT. She smiled and pulled out a brand new 1.7 px EDT. I could not believe my luck. I bought it immediately.
And for those interested, you may want to check my swaplist.....hint, hint...I am considerably poorer now, but a happier man you cannot find!

The perfume gods smiled on me today, and I am humble and grateful. My beloved Havana is now stored in a cool, dry basement, along with my extra bottle of Patou PH. Thanks, Carl.

Sorry, don't know. I didn't know there was another version.

Sorry I didn't explain this better in my opening post. As I want to follow the rules of the forum, I didn't want to get into the details of a sell/swap on the general discussion forum.

Actually, here's the deal: I owned a large bottle of Havana already but was running low and was resigned to the fact that I would eventually be without it, as it is very difficult to find.

I found 3 bottles at a perfume store on Friday. I am keeping one for myself and selling the other two to B'noters AT COST, or best offer. If they don't fly within one week, they are going on ebay.

PS--My price is cheaper than Perfumebay. I'm not trying to make a profit; I bought two extra bottles to share this hard to find scent with my fellow B'noters!

Got to return the favor, Mila!!

One bottle is sold; one remains.

My price was $39.99. Perfumebay sells it for $55.00.

Havana gone.

If anyone wants a bottle, PM me and I'll go back to the store and see if they have re-stocked.

ATTENTION SHOPPERS:

I DID find another stash of Havana at a "sister" store where I bought the original 3 bottles.

It's quite a distance from Seattle and is being mailed to me.

Those who PM'd me looking for a bottle, check your PMs.