Story of Black Eau de Toilette bottle Story of Black
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Our Verdict - Story of Black Eau de Toilette
Surprisingly decent for the price point, this budget-friendly fruity number delivers a gentle, inoffensive sweetness. Don't expect miracles in performance, but it's a solid win for a casual, everyday spritz.
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Our Verdict - Cuba Signature Eau de Toilette
This budget-friendly scent delivers a surprisingly pleasant, if unremarkable, fruity freshness. Don't expect to turn heads, but it's a solid contender for an everyday casual splash.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 14%
Floral 6% 11%
Fruity 34% 26%
Green 6% 11%
Sweet 27% 31%
Warm 1% 5%
Woody 26% 14%
Earthy 0% 2%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 17% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Story of Black EdT
Cuba Signature EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 44% vs 19%
Pineapple 27% vs 28%
Only in Story of Black Eau de Toilette
Tangerine 28%
Only in Cuba Signature Eau de Toilette
Lemon Verbena 29% Bergamot 23%
Shared Notes
Dried Fruits 29% vs 33%
Apple 23% vs 42%
Only in Story of Black Eau de Toilette
Red Fruits 47%
Only in Cuba Signature Eau de Toilette
Rose 24%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 50%
Only in Cuba Signature Eau de Toilette
Tonka Bean 50%

Accords

Story of Black Eau de Toilette Cuba Signature Eau de Toilette
100%
Fruity
100%
47%
Citrus
85%
66%
Sweet
78%
64%
Lavender
47%
63%
Woody
54%
46%
Aromatic
58%
51%
Fresh
56%
Tropical
49%
Green
48%
46%
Powdery
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
47%
85%
Sweet shared
66%
78%
Lavender shared
64%
47%
Woody shared
63%
54%
Aromatic shared
46%
58%
Fresh shared
51%
56%
49%
48%
46%

Performance

Story of Black Eau de Toilette Cuba Signature Eau de Toilette
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Story of Black Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its poor longevity and non-existent sillage, this fragrance is ideal for office wear where it won't overpower. Its fruity, sweet, and fresh accords make it perfect for casual outings, though its lack of projection limits its suitability for dates or formal events.

Cuba Signature Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light-to-moderate projection and short longevity make it ideal for casual wear, especially gym or summer days where reapplication is expected. The fruity-fresh profile isn't formal or particularly romantic, but entirely non-offensive for office use.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
88%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Citrus, Sweet accords and Lavender, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Story of Black Eau de Toilette
Cuba Signature Eau de Toilette
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