Stated by the brand
M197
Perfume Contratipo Masculino M197 65ml
The brand says this is inspired by Cuba Red.
“Inspirado em CUBA RED”
Source: sintaparis.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Cuba Red dupes: 1 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Cuba Red: Sinta Paris M197. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Byredo Oud Immortel (Eau de Parfum) (77% note/accord overlap), Cremo Spice and Black Vanilla (Eau de Toilette) (76%), Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue (Extrait de Parfum) (75%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
76% matchCremo Spice and Black Vanilla (Eau de Toilette)
8.0
Cremo
76% overlap
Shared notes: Spices, Tobacco
75% matchEx Nihilo Outcast Blue (Extrait de Parfum)
8.5
Ex Nihilo · 2022
75% overlap
Shared notes: Moss, Tobacco
71% matchPierre Guillaume Liqueur Charnelle
7.5
Pierre Guillaume · 2014
71% overlap
Shared notes: Spices, Woods
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Red | Original | No data | No data | 5.5/10 (10+ votes) | 5.5/10 (10+ votes) |
| Byredo Oud Immortel (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 77% | Moss, Tobacco | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Cremo Spice and Black Vanilla (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 76% | Spices, Tobacco | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue (Extrait de Parfum) | Similar original | 75% | Moss, Tobacco | 8.5/10 (100+ votes) | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Cuba Red?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Cuba Red: Sinta Paris M197: stated by the maker.
Which perfume smells closest to Cuba Red?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Byredo Oud Immortel (Eau de Parfum) (77%). Shared notes: Moss, Tobacco. Other close alternatives: Cremo Spice and Black Vanilla (Eau de Toilette) (76%), Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue (Extrait de Parfum) (75%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.