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Cinque Terre vs Cuba Prestige

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

Updated 1,259 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cinque Terre

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Cuba Prestige

    Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Cinque Terre4/7
Cuba Prestige3/7
Ratings & consensus
Cuba Prestige
Community sentiment
Cuba Prestige
Longevity
Cinque Terre
Sillage & projection
Cinque Terre
Value for money
Cuba Prestige
Versatility
Cinque Terre
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cinque Terre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cinque TerreMancera
Cuba PrestigeCuba Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 359 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
3.88/ 5 · 900 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerCuba PrestigeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate

359 votes

32%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate

900 votes

Category winnerCuba PrestigeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCinque Terre

SillageCinque Terre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value89
Category winnerCuba PrestigeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
salty77%
green69%
fresh61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
LemonRosemaryCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum
Top
Black CurrantBergamotLemonGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomJasmineRosemary
Base
AmberCedarLabdanumOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cinque Terre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall55
Winter18
Day100
Night48
Spring27
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCinque TerreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men71
Unisex25
Women4
Men86
Unisex13
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,341

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#26,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCinque TerreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cinque Terre by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, herbal rosemary, and a dash of cardamom spice. It immediately conjures a bright coastal scene where maritime air meets steep pine-covered cliffs. As the zesty citrus softens, the scent reveals salty sea air, green fig leaf, and resinous pine needles back…

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Cuba Prestige by Cuba Paris opens with a zesty splash of bergamot, lemon, and tangy black currant before settling into a heart of aromatic lavender and warm cardamom. As the citrus top settles, rich golden amber, labdanum, and dry cedar wood create a cozy, sweet base with caramel-like warmth. It makes an easy daily co…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cinque Terre or Cuba Prestige?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories. Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes; Cuba Prestige is rated 3.88/5 from 900 votes. Choose Cinque Terre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Prestige for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cinque Terre or Cuba Prestige?

Cinque Terre lasts longest (Cinque Terre 74/100, Cuba Prestige 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cinque Terre or Cuba Prestige?

Projection is very close: Cinque Terre 63/100, Cuba Prestige 61/100 for sillage.

Do Cinque Terre and Cuba Prestige smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Cinque Terre or Cuba Prestige better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cinque Terre and Cuba Prestige?

Cinque Terre has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Salt, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Pine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Cuba Prestige has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

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