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Cuba Blue Eau de Toilette bottle Cuba Blue EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
- Year 1992
£ Price Tier ££
What About Adam Eau de Parfum bottle What About Adam EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cuba Blue EDT
Cuba Blue is a divisive cheapie - some love it as a fresh, clean scent comparable to designer fragrances, while others find it a synthetic, weak mess. Don't expect miracles, but for the price, it might surprise you as a decent daily driver.
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Our Verdict - What About Adam EDP
This discontinued Joop! fragrance is an absolute love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it are practically evangelical. The bold, photorealistic tomato leaf note makes it unique, though some find it utterly disgusting. It's a risk-taker for sure, but a memorable one if you get a good bottle.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cuba Blue EDT
What About Adam EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Geranium 30% vs 24%
Sandalwood 22% vs 23%
Only in What About Adam
Lavender 27% Cedar 24%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 30% vs 25%

Accords

Cuba Blue What About Adam
100%
Citrus
54%
72%
Aromatic
100%
94%
Woody
58%
77%
Green
69%
56%
Fresh Spicy
72%
50%
Earthy
44%
45%
Patchouli
Citrus shared
100%
54%
Aromatic shared
72%
100%
Woody shared
94%
58%
Green shared
77%
69%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
72%
Earthy shared
50%
44%
45%

Performance

Cuba Blue What About Adam
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cuba Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

With its fresh, clean accords and noted light sillage, Cuba Blue is a solid choice for casual wear and sports. It's safe enough for the office but lacks the gravitas for formal events or the allure for a date.

What About Adam

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, green, and aromatic profile, coupled with strong performance, makes it fantastic for casual wear and active use. The prominent and divisive tomato leaf note makes it less ideal for formal settings or intimate dates where mass appeal is key, and it might be a bit too strong for office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cuba Blue EDT
What About Adam EDP
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