Celestial vs Cuban Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Celestial takes 3 of 4 categories.
CelestialChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cuban WoodChoose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Celestial3/4
Cuban Wood1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Celestial
- Sillage & projection
- Celestial
- Value for money
- Celestial
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cuban Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CelestialDrazad LondonCuban WoodAurora ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 10%Had 7%Want 83%
4.35/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 45%Had 6%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
53%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCelestial
SillageCelestial
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCelestialBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
green86%
citrus72%
fresh58%
ozonic44%
floral30%
woody100%
balsamic88%
amber77%
warm spicy65%
musky53%
white floral42%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Earl Grey TeaBergamotClove
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanAgarwoodGuaiac Wood
Top
CloveOrange BlossomPink Pepper
Heart
Guaiac WoodChestnutJuniper Berries
Base
Cashmere WoodPeru BalsamVanilla
InformationalShared notesClove, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Celestial, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring57
Summer29
Fall71
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,594
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,256
PerfumerM.H Gerashi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCuban WoodHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCelestial by Drazad London opens with the distinct aroma of freshly brewed Earl Grey tea, sharpened by zesty Italian bergamot and a pinch of dry crushed clove. Within minutes, the aromatic herbal steam gives way to a heart of creamy jasmine petals and lush orange blossom, balancing cool green brightness with clean flo…
Reviews →Cuban Wood is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, grounded in the warmth of guaiac wood and sweet vanilla. It performs best during chilly winter evenings, offering a comforting, smoky presence that sits close to the skin. Ideal for the man who prefers a grounded, resinous scent that feels stable and inviting throughou…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Celestial or Cuban Wood?
Celestial takes 3 of 4 categories. Celestial is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Cuban Wood is rated 4.35/5 from 17 votes. Choose Celestial for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cuban Wood for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Celestial or Cuban Wood?
Celestial lasts longest (Celestial 95/100, Cuban Wood 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Celestial or Cuban Wood?
Celestial projects furthest (Celestial 95/100, Cuban Wood 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Celestial and Cuban Wood smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Clove, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood.
Is Celestial or Cuban Wood better for summer or winter?
Celestial suits daytime wear; Cuban Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Celestial and Cuban Wood?
Celestial has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot and Clove, heart notes of Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Agarwood and Guaiac Wood. Cuban Wood has top notes of Clove, Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Chestnut and Juniper Berries, a base of Cashmere Wood, Peru Balsam and Vanilla.
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