142 community ratings

Cuba (Cologne)

Name: Cuba (Cologne)
Brand: Czech & Speake

Perfumer: John Stephen

2002UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.0/ 10

Community score
142 ratings

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Czech & Speake Cuba (Cologne) opens with lime, bergamot and rum in a fresh, spicy rush, then settles on a smoky, earthy base of vetiver and tobacco.

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How does it perform?

From 106 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lime Bergamot Rum Peppermint

Heart notesfirst few hours

Tonka bean

Bay rum

Clove Rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Tobacco Frankincense Cedarwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Earthy
Smoky

What does Cuba (Cologne) smell like?

The first impression is bright and green: lime, bergamot, rum and peppermint. Bay rum and clove bring spice to the heart, softened by tonka bean and rose. The base of vetiver, tobacco and cedarwood leaves a woody, slightly leathery trail.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, though the other seasons are close behind. It suits leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Sammarco Vitrum and Chopard Noble Vetiver have a close profile.