Gold

Cuba  
93%
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gold
A budget classic that punches above its price, Cuba Gold delivers a cozy, masculine blend of lavender, vanilla, and spice. It is inviting, warm, and perfect for cooler evenings or casual wear.
Statement
Our Verdict - CR7
This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. There's a core of Le Male-esque warmth and sweetness that some find fantastic value, while others dismiss it as a cheap, synthetic knock-off with abysmal performance. You'll either love it or wish you hadn't bothered.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 6%
Floral 13% 11%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 11% 9%
Sweet 25% 23%
Warm 30% 25%
Woody 12% 17%
Earthy 7% 8%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 18% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gold EdT
CR7 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 21% vs 25%
Lavender 21% vs 36%
Bergamot 19% vs 19%
Artemisia 16% vs 18%
Only in Gold
Mint 21%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 21% vs 30%
Sandalwood 18% vs 23%
Amber 18% vs 20%

Accords

Gold CR7
30%
Powdery
100%
95%
Aromatic
89%
80%
Warm Spicy
95%
55%
Woody
93%
Lavender
79%
Vanilla
72%
65%
Fresh Spicy
63%
Musky
64%
Tobacco
61%
Herbal
60%
50%
Amber
Powdery shared
30%
100%
Aromatic shared
95%
89%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
95%
Woody shared
55%
93%
79%
72%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
63%
64%
61%
60%
50%

Performance

Gold CR7
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm spicy and sweet vanilla-amber base makes Cuba Gold ideal for fall and winter, while the aromatic and fresh top brings enough lightness for spring. It can be cloying in high heat, so less suited to summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth vanilla-spice profile are appealing and versatile for casual and date scenarios, but it can be a little bold and sweet for formal or active settings.

CR7

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate to low performance and sweet, powdery profile make it less ideal for formal or office settings. However, its crowd-pleasing, youthful scent makes it perfect for casual wear, date nights, and even the gym, as many users attested to its versatility.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy accords and Vanilla, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gold
CR7
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