Cuba Royal
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2021 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Vanille en Tobacco
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Cuba Royal is the budget superstar that everybody loves to compare with Paco Rabanne's 1 Million. It's cheap as chips, remarkably mass-appealing, and delivers a sweet, playful vibe that's hard to beat for the price. Just don't expect miracles from its staying power.
This budget-friendly clone of a certain famous vanilla-tobacco scent is a divisive one. Fans say it's rich, sweet, and an absolute steal, but others find it a harsh, headache-inducing mess. Let it macerate for a month before you judge it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 11% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 38% | 33% |
| Warm | 26% | 33% |
| Woody | 20% | 18% |
| Earthy | 17% | 18% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 4% | 1% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sweet and vanilla-heavy profile, coupled with varied performance reports (some mention short longevity, others strong projection), makes it best suited for casual and date settings, where its inviting scent can shine without being overpowering. It's generally too playful and potentially too strong for a formal environment or the office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This perfume's strong projection and longevity make it overwhelming for an office setting but perfect for a date night. Its warm, sweet, and bold accords lean towards evening wear, with some finding it suitable for casual cold-weather outings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Tobacco, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Tobacco notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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