Cuba Paris EDT

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Cuba Brown

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Cuba Paris Cuba Brown is an Eau de Toilette. Cuba Brown settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Bergamot, Oakmoss, and Jasmine. Cuba Paris's Cuba Brown carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Cuba Brown smells decent for the price, but be warned: this bargain scent won't last. Its woeful longevity is universally lamented, making it more of a 'wear at home' kind of fragrance than a serious contender.
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  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Masculine
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Cuba Brown Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Woody Notes35%
Oakmoss24%
Bergamot23%
Jasmine18%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its poor longevity and generally close sillage, Cuba Brown is best suited for casual, around-the-house wear where re-application is easy. It lacks the projection and staying power required for formal events or a busy office setting.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a zesty burst of bergamot, Cuba Brown quickly settles into a woody embrace with a distinct mossy undertone. Jasmine adds a touch of creamy sweetness, creating a surprisingly soft and clean chypre. It evokes a sense of well-worn comfort, like an old easy chair or a favourite, but faded, memory.

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Where to buy

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