Habanero specifically refers to a particular pod type from the Yucat n Peninsula of Mexico. The Jamaican Scotch bonnet is, surprisingly enough, from the western Caribbean. T here are a few differences in the two peppers, but these are mostly differences in appearance and flavor. I'll talk more about Scovilles in a moment. Habaneros are pendant and lantern-shaped with the occasional one that's slightly pointed at the end.
Scotch bonnets resemble a tam or bonnet, hence the name.
In terms of flavor, both peppers have a fruity flavor to them, but Scotch bonnets have a smoky taste to them as well. T he standard measurement for the heat of hot peppers in the food industry is the Scoville Unit. Typical commercial habaneros average between 80,000 and 150,000 Scovilles, but growing conditions can cause this to vary greatly. Pods of the orange habanero have been measured at 357,992 Scoville Units. F inally a word of warning if you're considering cooking with these little beauties.