Cuba Paris 2018 EDT

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Cuba Shadow

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Cuba Paris Cuba Shadow is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018. Cuba Shadow opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, and Mint, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Ginger, and Iso E Super, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Cuba Paris's Cuba Shadow carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet undeniably popular, this cheap and cheerful take on a designer classic splits opinion. Don't expect beast mode, but for the price, it's a solid everyday reach if you enjoy the scent profile.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Cozy
  • Energetic
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Cuba Shadow Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent 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.

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Performance & Mood

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual day wear and the gym, with many reviewers noting its versatility. The weaker performance means it's less ideal for formal settings or dates where projection is key, but it's acceptable for the office if applied lightly.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Opens with a lively, zesty burst of lemon and grapefruit, spiced up with a kick of pink pepper and a refreshing minty coolness. The heart introduces a warm, aromatic blend of ginger and nutmeg, smoothed out by delicate jasmine and the modern woody-amber touch of Iso E Super. It settles into a comforting base of musk and cedar, with earthy patchouli, resinous labdanum, and a subtle hint of incense adding depth.

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