Fragrance comparison

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua vs Cuba Blue

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #40,416 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Cuba Blue

Parfums Guy Alari

1.502 votes

Rank #74,645 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuba Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua3/5

Cuba Blue1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Value for money: Cuba Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Fragranxe ranking: Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaThe Dua Brand

Cuba BlueParfums Guy Alari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 62%Had 0%Want 38%

1.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 71%Had 14%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate13

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCitron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCuba BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonSandalwoodMignonetteWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliSea NotesCorianderAmbergrisBergamotLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryBergamotNeroliPineappleCitrus

Heart2-3 hrs

OakmossCyclamenJasmineCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomMuskPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

Category winnerCitron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 31%Party 17%Date 13%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 15%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#74,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron Curve Of Dua's Acqua by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp energy of three classic masculine scents into a single bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime, Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple, immediately delivering a bright splash reminiscent of clean barbershop grooming. As it settles, green sa…

Reviews →

Cuba Blue by Parfums Guy Alari is a straightforward, refreshing aromatic fougere built for easy morning routines. The initial spray delivers an immediate burst of tart bergamot, juicy pineapple, and sharp rosemary. Within minutes, the zesty opening settles into a clean heart of green coriander, soft jasmine, and dry o…

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, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Cuba Blue?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua takes 3 of 5 categories. Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Cuba Blue is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Cuba Blue?

They last about the same: Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 60/100, Cuba Blue 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Cuba Blue?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua projects furthest (Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 58/100, Cuba Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua and Cuba Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot.

Is Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Cuba Blue better for summer or winter?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua suits daytime wear; Cuba Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua and Cuba Blue?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Sandalwood, Mignonette and White Musk. Cuba Blue has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Neroli and Pineapple, heart notes of Oakmoss, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Cardamom, Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood.