Tobacco
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cuba Royal
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent, loved by many for its unique take on tobacco, but others are left cold by what they perceive as an overwhelming clove note or disappointing performance. Don't blind buy; this is one you need to sniff out for yourself for fear of 'clove shock'.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 9% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 37% | 38% |
| Warm | 33% | 26% |
| Woody | 18% | 20% |
| Earthy | 13% | 17% |
| Animalic | 1% | 3% |
| Fresh | 4% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent spicy tobacco and sweet accords lean this towards evenings and cooler weather. While some find it office-appropriate due to moderate sillage after initial hours, it's best suited for dates, casual outings, or even semi-formal events where its rich character can shine without overwhelming those around you.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Tobacco, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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