Fragrance comparison

BGTA vs Cuba Authentic Flame

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #58,882 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Cuba Authentic Flame

Cuba Paris · 2022

3.9885 votes

Rank #29,304 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Authentic Flame takes 4 of 4 categories.

BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Cuba Authentic Flame
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

BGTA0/4

Cuba Authentic Flame4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BGTAPisello Parfum

Cuba Authentic FlameCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

3.98/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

24%Love

59%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCuba Authentic Flame

SillageCuba Authentic Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value92

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

coconut92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

Top

CoconutPineappleBergamot

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,882

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

Reviews →

Cuba Authentic Flame opens with a cheerful splash of juicy pineapple, creamy coconut flesh, and zesty bergamot that smells like a cold fruit smoothie enjoyed by the pool. A crisp sea salt note emerges in the middle, balancing the sweetness before drying down into smooth cedar, creamy sandalwood, and warm tonka bean. I…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, BGTA or Cuba Authentic Flame?

Cuba Authentic Flame takes 4 of 4 categories. BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cuba Authentic Flame is rated 3.98/5 from 85 votes. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Choose Cuba Authentic Flame for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, BGTA or Cuba Authentic Flame?

Cuba Authentic Flame lasts longest (Cuba Authentic Flame 54/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BGTA or Cuba Authentic Flame?

Cuba Authentic Flame projects furthest (Cuba Authentic Flame 44/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BGTA and Cuba Authentic Flame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar and Sandalwood.

What are the notes in BGTA and Cuba Authentic Flame?

BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin. Cuba Authentic Flame has top notes of Coconut, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar.