Vetiver Root Eau de Toilette vs Cuba Cologne Eau de Parfum

Vetiver Root

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2002
££	Price Tier	££

Cuba Cologne

ScentArt

A

Vetiver Root

B

Cuba Cologne

Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vetiver Root

A love-it-or-hate-it scent that has people divided between 'barbershop aftershave' and 'creamy, sexy smoothness'. Don't expect YSL quality, but it's a solid, affordable alternative to La Nuit de L'Homme if you're after something warm and spicy.

Statement

Our Verdict - Cuba Cologne

Divisive, challenging, and utterly unique, Cuba is a masterpiece for some, a disaster for others. Expect a bold, old-school tobacco scent with an 'acquired taste' edge - definitely not a blind buy.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	12%
Floral	7%	6%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	15%	16%
Sweet	22%	16%
Warm	25%	23%
Woody	16%	14%
Earthy	15%	12%
Animalic	3%	1%
Fresh	16%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Vetiver Root EdT

Cuba Cologne EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 24% vs 18%

Only in Vetiver Root

Cardamom 48% Tea 28%

Only in Cuba Cologne

Mint 31% Rum 30% Lime 21%

Only in Vetiver Root

Vetiver 54% Lavender 46%

Only in Cuba Cologne

Bay Leaf 24% Clove 23% Grass 19% Rose 18% Tonka Bean 17%

Only in Vetiver Root

Amber 57% Tonka Bean 43%

Only in Cuba Cologne

Tobacco 35% Frankincense 22% Vetiver 22% Cedar 21%

Accords

Vetiver Root Cuba Cologne

100%

Aromatic

98%

52%

Green

100%

50%

Fresh Spicy

95%

58%

Woody

78%

74%

Warm Spicy

69%

Tobacco

74%

47%

Citrus

68%

Rum

65%

Sweet

65%

63%

Amber

52%

62%

Lavender

52%

Earthy

Aromatic shared

100%

98%

Green shared

52%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

50%

95%

Woody shared

58%

78%

Warm Spicy shared

74%

69%

Tobacco

74%

Citrus shared

47%

68%

Rum

65%

Sweet

65%

Amber shared

63%

52%

Lavender

62%

Earthy

52%

Performance

Vetiver Root Cuba Cologne

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vetiver Root

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and warm, woody-spicy profile make it suitable for casual wear and dates, especially in cooler weather. The lack of strong longevity and the 'aftershave' comparisons might limit its appeal for formal events or office use, though its clean facets could work for some office settings.

Cuba Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its bold, distinct tobacco and spicy profile make it less suitable for casual or office wear, where it might be too polarising. It shines in evening settings like dates or formal events, offering a confident and memorable aura.