Perfumes Amiguet

Perfumes Amiguet, founded by Roberto Amiguet Farré and based at 59 P. Gómez (Corrales), Havana, Cuba, brought the rich cultural and botanical heritage of Cuba to life through its perfumes and toiletries. The brand's fragrances, introduced between the 1930s and 1950s, reflect the vibrant, tropical essence of Havana, drawing on local ingredients and the island’s affinity for tobacco, florals, and earthy tones.

The perfumes of Amiguet:

• 1935 - Miguet
• 1935 - Colonia Amiguet
• 1942 - Tabaco en Flor
• 1944 - Azabache
• 1945 - Tabaco Verde
• 1945 - Tabaco Maduro
• 1959 - Olimpic

In 1935, Miguet was introduced, a perfume likely a play on the name Amiguet and inspired by the French word "muguet," meaning lily of the valley. This fragrance probably captured the delicate, fresh, and slightly green aroma of this springtime flower, creating a light and uplifting scent evocative of early morning gardens.

That same year, Colonia Amiguet was launched. The name "Colonia" suggests a refreshing eau de cologne, likely a bright and zesty composition of citrus notes such as lemon, lime, or bergamot, mixed with herbal and floral undertones. This scent would have been ideal for the warm Cuban climate, offering a refreshing and invigorating fragrance suitable for daily use.

In 1942, Amiguet introduced Tabaco en Flor (Tobacco in Bloom), a tribute to one of Cuba’s most prized exports—tobacco. This fragrance likely evoked the scent of tobacco blossoms, which are softer and more floral than the dried tobacco leaf. It could have blended aromatic, slightly sweet floral notes with an earthy, herbal undertone, celebrating the blooming tobacco fields of Cuba.

Two years later, in 1944, Azabache was launched. Named after jet black stone, this fragrance may have evoked mystery and depth. The scent was likely dark, rich, and luxurious, possibly combining smoky woods, leather, or exotic spices to create an opulent and bold perfume, perfect for evening wear.

By 1945, the brand explored further tobacco-inspired scents with Tabaco Verde (Green Tobacco) and Tabaco Maduro (Ripe Tobacco). Tabaco Verde probably captured the fresh, green, and slightly sharp scent of young tobacco leaves before they are cured, offering a vibrant, earthy fragrance with hints of grass and herbs. Tabaco Maduro, on the other hand, likely exuded the rich, warm, and slightly sweet aroma of matured, sun-cured tobacco leaves, deepened with smoky or amber undertones, reflecting the complexity of Cuban cigars.

Finally, in 1959, Olimpic was introduced, a name suggesting strength, grandeur, and victory, perhaps inspired by the Olympic Games. This fragrance likely had a bold, invigorating composition, possibly blending fresh citrus or aromatic herbs with deeper woods and spices. It may have embodied energy and power, offering a confident and dynamic scent, representative of the spirit of achievement.