Cuba Paris 2017 EDT

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Cuba Winner

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Cuba Paris Cuba Winner is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Cuba Winner opens with Bergamot, Lavender, and Rain, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Cuba Paris's Cuba Winner carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

If you're after a cheap Invictus clone, this one's a solid choice. It's not groundbreaking and its performance is hotly debated, but at this price, you can afford to overspray and enjoy the fresh, sweet aquatic vibe without breaking the bank.
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Cuba Winner Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rain38%
Lavender34%
Bergamot28%
Heartas listed
Bay Leaf52%
Jasmine48%
Baseas listed
Amber39%
Patchouli30%
Sandalwood30%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and aquatic accords, coupled with varying reports of moderate performance, make it a safe pick for casual wear and sports. It's generally considered too light and common for formal events or serious date nights, but perfectly inoffensive 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 Winner kicks off with a lively splash of rainwater and zesty bergamot, softened by the clean, herbal lift of lavender. The heart introduces a delicate floral jasmine note alongside the slightly spicy, green depth of bay leaf. It all settles into a warm, grounding base of amber, creamy sandalwood, and a hint of earthy patchouli, creating a fresh yet comforting drydown.

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