Cuba Paris EDT

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Cuba Grey

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Cuba Paris Cuba Grey is an Eau de Toilette. Cuba Grey settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Vetiver, and Lavender. Cuba Paris's Cuba Grey carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Cuba Grey is a cheap, cheerful, and ultimately forgettable scent that evokes 90s nostalgia without offering much else. It's a divisive budget buy: some find it a pleasant, inoffensive daily scent, while others dismiss it as an outdated headache in a bottle.
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  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Soft
  • Fresh
Cuba Grey Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

Notes

Heart

LavenderLavenderVetiverVetiverWoody NotesWoody Notes

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its soft sillage and short longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't offend. Given its budget nature and the reviews highlighting its simplicity, it's best suited for casual daily use rather than formal events or dates.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

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About

Imagine a smooth, woody base infused with the calming, slightly sweet aroma of lavender. Aromatic and earthy undertones weave through, creating a clean and simple profile. Hints of vetiver add a touch of smokiness, resulting in an understated and somewhat familiar scent experience.