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Cuba Strass Snake

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Cuba Paris Cuba Strass Snake is an Eau de Parfum. Cuba Strass Snake opens with Jasmine, settles into a heart of Green Notes, and dries down to a base of Musk. Cuba Paris's Cuba Strass Snake carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Skip this one unless you're a die-hard fan of "baby wipes" as a signature scent. It's divisive, to say the least, with a strong, peculiar aroma that many find unpleasant.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Clean
  • Mysterious
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Cuba Strass Snake Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Jasmine100%
Heartas listed
Green Notes100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on green, musky and white floral - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, green, and musky character makes it generally unsuitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. While some might find it wearable casually, its polarising scent profile means it's best avoided for 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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Cuba Strass Snake opens with a jarring blast of green, almost too sharp, before settling into a more synthetic musk. Hints of jasmine try to peek through, but they're largely drowned out by an overwhelming, clean-yet-cloying base with a curious animalic edge. It's not subtle, it's certainly not delicate, and it lingers, whether you want it to or not.

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Where to buy

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