Fragrance comparison

Clean Man vs Cuba Copacabana for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

Clean Man

Clean

3.50141 votes

Rank #40,348 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cuba Copacabana for Men

Cuba Paris

4.09159 votes

Rank #28,648 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Copacabana for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Clean Man
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cuba Copacabana for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Clean Man3/7

Cuba Copacabana for Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Cuba Copacabana for Men
Community sentiment: Cuba Copacabana for Men
Longevity: Clean Man
Sillage & projection: Clean Man
Value for money: Cuba Copacabana for Men
Versatility: Clean Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuba Copacabana for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean ManClean

Cuba Copacabana for MenCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 29%

4.09/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerCuba Copacabana for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

141 votes

39%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerCuba Copacabana for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityClean Man

SillageClean Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value87

Category winnerCuba Copacabana for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

sweet84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Blood GrapefruitLavenderRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

LimeIncenseCloves

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskPatchouli

Top

LavenderLemon BlossomLimeBergamotLemonGeranium

Heart

RoseCedarClovesYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberIncenseMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Incense and Cloves. Durations are only published for Clean Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter21

Day100

Night13

Spring97

Summer100

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClean ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men81

Unisex14

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba Copacabana for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Man by Clean presents an unconventional twist on traditional fresh scents, pairing tart blood grapefruit and raspberry with aromatic lavender right at the start. As the opening brightness settles, a distinct heart of zesty lime, warm cloves, and faint incense takes over, steering the profile away from typical sh…

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Cuba Copacabana for Men by Cuba Paris opens with a zesty blast of fresh lime, juicy bergamot, and clean lavender that feels like stepping out of a hot shower at a sunny resort. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge mellows as touches of clove spice, geranium petals, and dry cedarwood bring a classic barbershop backbon…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Clean Man or Cuba Copacabana for Men?

Cuba Copacabana for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Clean Man is rated 3.50/5 from 141 votes; Cuba Copacabana for Men is rated 4.09/5 from 159 votes. Choose Clean Man for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Copacabana for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Clean Man or Cuba Copacabana for Men?

Clean Man lasts longest (Clean Man 60/100, Cuba Copacabana for Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Man or Cuba Copacabana for Men?

Clean Man projects furthest (Clean Man 57/100, Cuba Copacabana for Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Man and Cuba Copacabana for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Incense and Cloves.

Is Clean Man or Cuba Copacabana for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Copacabana for Men is the stronger pick. Clean Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Man and Cuba Copacabana for Men?

Clean Man has top notes of Blood Grapefruit, Lavender and Raspberry, heart notes of Lime, Incense and Cloves, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Cuba Copacabana for Men has top notes of Lavender, Lemon Blossom, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Incense, Musk and Oakmoss.