Cuba Authentic Flame Eau de Toilette bottle Cuba Authentic Flame
Edt Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2022 Year 2025
£ Price Tier ££££
Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum bottle Kite in Crystal Reef

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cuba Authentic Flame Eau de Toilette
This budget-friendly tropical bomb is a divisive pick. Some love the sweet, pina colada vibes for its price, whilst others find it overwhelmingly cloying with dismal performance. Expect to reapply this frequently to maintain its fleeting, albeit pleasant, scent.
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Our Verdict - Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum
This marine-fruity number is a refreshing summer staple, though its masculine lean and monster performance might not be for everyone. It's a modern take on a classic DNA that wins over many with its sheer pleasantness and invigorating sweetness.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 14%
Floral 2% 16%
Fruity 17% 13%
Green 1% 8%
Sweet 22% 19%
Warm 2% 3%
Woody 17% 8%
Earthy 7% 5%
Animalic 0% 3%
Fresh 38% 44%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cuba Authentic Flame EdT
Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 26% vs 30%
Only in Cuba Authentic Flame Eau de Toilette
Coconut 44% Pineapple 29%
Only in Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum
Apple 44% Neroli 25%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 100% vs 55%
Only in Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum
Lotus 44%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 40% vs 23%
Cedar 27% vs 21%
Only in Cuba Authentic Flame Eau de Toilette
Sandalwood 33%
Only in Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum
Ambroxan 36% Vanilla 19%

Accords

Cuba Authentic Flame Eau de Toilette Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum
100%
Sweet
Amber
100%
97%
Coconut
68%
Aromatic
81%
51%
Marine
80%
78%
Vanilla
68%
76%
Woody
67%
Tropical
61%
Fruity
67%
Aquatic
67%
Floral
64%
Musky
64%
58%
Citrus
63%
Fresh
58%
52%
Lactonic
100%
100%
97%
Aromatic shared
68%
81%
Marine shared
51%
80%
Vanilla shared
78%
68%
76%
67%
Fruity shared
61%
67%
67%
64%
64%
Citrus shared
58%
63%
58%
52%

Performance

Cuba Authentic Flame Eau de Toilette Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cuba Authentic Flame Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its sweet and tropical profile lends itself well to casual and date settings, especially in warmer weather. However, its perceived lack of longevity and potential for being cloying make it unsuitable for formal events or the office.

Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its "monster performance" and strong sillage, though appreciated, make it a bit much for a formal office setting. However, its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it perfect for casual outings and sports, especially in warmer weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
79%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
86%
Accord
43%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Marine, Vanilla accords and Sea Water, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Kite in Crystal Reef Parfum
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