84%
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Cuba Hot Eau de Toilette bottle Cuba Hot
Edt Concentration Edp
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- Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Lumination Eau de Parfum bottle Lumination

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cuba Hot Eau de Toilette
If you're after a cheap thrill that punches above its weight, Cuba Hot is a surprisingly decent dupe. Don't expect designer quality, but for the price, it's a solid, wearable scent that gets compliments.
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Our Verdict - Lumination Eau de Parfum
If a fresh, earthy scent that makes you feel like a CEO on holiday sounds good, Lumination's a solid choice. It's a crowd-pleaser that won't break the bank.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 27% 28%
Floral 3% 6%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 16% 6%
Sweet 15% 9%
Warm 4% 6%
Woody 16% 14%
Earthy 26% 31%
Animalic 8% 10%
Fresh 18% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cuba Hot EdT
Lumination EdP

Notes

Only in Lumination Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 100%
Only in Lumination Eau de Parfum
Oakmoss 33% Musk 33% Amber 33%

Accords

Cuba Hot Eau de Toilette Lumination Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
81%
Aromatic
65%
52%
Patchouli
77%
72%
Woody
72%
70%
Earthy
65%
58%
Musky
58%
Sweet
52%
Caramel
52%
Mossy
52%
Amber
52%
Marine
52%
47%
Herbal
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
81%
65%
Patchouli shared
52%
77%
Woody shared
72%
72%
Earthy shared
70%
65%
58%
58%
52%
Mossy shared
52%
52%
52%
52%
47%

Performance

Cuba Hot Eau de Toilette Lumination Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cuba Hot Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its bright, energetic opening and casual sweetness make it a great pick for everyday wear and dates where a bit of playful charm is welcome. While not overtly formal, the aromatic and woody depth gives it enough versatility to not feel out of place in semi-casual settings.

Lumination Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual and sport settings, as well as being perfectly appropriate for the office. While it could work for a date, its freshness might not lend itself to more formal evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Patchouli, Woody accords and Patchouli, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cuba Hot Eau de Toilette
Lumination Eau de Parfum
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