Fragrance comparison

Allure vs Cuba

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,002 ratings analysed

3 wins

Allure

Chanel

4.075,999 votes

Rank #27,753 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Cuba

Extract

3.333 votes

Rank #70,020 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure takes 3 of 4 categories.

Allure
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuba
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Allure3/4

Cuba1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Allure
Sillage & projection: Allure
Value for money: Cuba
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Allure

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AllureChanel

CubaExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,999 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAllure

SillageAllure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

tropical69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

PeonyFreesiaPassionfruit

Heart

PeachPineappleLime

Base

AmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Passionfruit, Freesia and Peony. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,753

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAllureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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Cuba by Extract opens with a bright splash of tart passionfruit, soft pink peony petals, and airy freesia. As the top notes settle into your skin, a sun-drenched fruit basket of sweet yellow peach and juicy pineapple takes over, balanced by a sharp squeeze of tart lime. The dry-down warms up gently with smooth amber r…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Allure or Cuba?

Allure takes 3 of 4 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Cuba is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuba for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Allure or Cuba?

Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, Cuba 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure or Cuba?

Allure projects furthest (Allure 65/100, Cuba 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure and Cuba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Peach, Passionfruit, Freesia and Peony.

Is Allure or Cuba better for summer or winter?

Allure suits daytime wear; Cuba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure and Cuba?

Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Cuba has top notes of Peony, Freesia and Passionfruit, heart notes of Peach, Pineapple and Lime, a base of Amber and Cedar.