Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Cuba Silver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #11,538 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Cuba Silver

Cuba Paris · 2020

4.3928 votes

Rank #33,066 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Silver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cuba Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amber3/7

Cuba Silver4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberMahogany

Cuba SilverCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.39/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 56%Had 12%Want 32%

Category winnerCuba SilverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

50%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerCuba SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value88

Category winnerCuba SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

Top

Orange BlossomLemon

Heart

NutmegLavenderCardamomCorianderRosemaryGeranium

Base

VetiverLitchiTonka BeanTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer85

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night70

Category winnerCuba SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,538

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.

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Cuba Silver brings an instant burst of brightness right out of the nozzle, leading with sweet orange blossom and sparkling lemon. It captures the crisp, clean feel of freshly ironed laundry drying in the morning sun, sweetened by a light touch of citrus candy. As the lively opening settles on skin, aromatic lavender, …

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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, Amber or Cuba Silver?

Cuba Silver takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Cuba Silver is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cuba Silver for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Cuba Silver?

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

Which projects more, Amber or Cuba Silver?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Cuba Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Cuba Silver smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Geranium.

Is Amber or Cuba Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Silver is the stronger pick. Cuba Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Cuba Silver?

Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. Cuba Silver has top notes of Orange Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Litchi, Tonka Bean and Teak Wood.