Fragrance comparison

Cookies & Kisses vs Cuban Wood

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 397 ratings analysed

Cookies & Kisses

Clinique

3.89380 votes

Rank #34,978 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Cuban Wood

Aurora Scents

4.3517 votes

Rank #41,575 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuban Wood takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cookies & Kisses
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cuban Wood
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cookies & Kisses2/5

Cuban Wood3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuban Wood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuban Wood
Sillage & projection: Cuban Wood
Value for money: Cookies & Kisses
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cookies & Kisses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cookies & KissesClinique

Cuban WoodAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 54%Had 11%Want 35%

4.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerCuban WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCuban Wood

SillageCuban Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value71

Category winnerCookies & KissesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

balsamic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

nutty61%

woody100%

balsamic88%

amber77%

warm spicy65%

musky53%

white floral42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, balsamic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperAppleBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

ChestnutPimentoBalsam Fir

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamAmbroxan

Top

CloveOrange BlossomPink Pepper

Heart

Guaiac WoodChestnutJuniper Berries

Base

Cashmere WoodPeru BalsamVanilla

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Cookies & Kisses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night74

Spring57

Summer29

Fall71

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,575

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCookies & KissesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cookies & Kisses by Clinique delivers an unexpected profile that leans much more into woods and spices than its dessert-like name implies. The opening introduces a lively crackle of pink pepper paired with crisp apple and bright bergamot. As the scent settles, a nutty chestnut note emerges alongside fragrant balsam fi…

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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…

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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, Cookies & Kisses or Cuban Wood?

Cuban Wood takes 3 of 5 categories. Cookies & Kisses is rated 3.89/5 from 380 votes; Cuban Wood is rated 4.35/5 from 17 votes. Choose Cookies & Kisses for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cuban Wood for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cookies & Kisses or Cuban Wood?

Cuban Wood lasts longest (Cuban Wood 78/100, Cookies & Kisses 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cookies & Kisses or Cuban Wood?

Cuban Wood projects furthest (Cuban Wood 69/100, Cookies & Kisses 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cookies & Kisses and Cuban Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, balsamic and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Peru Balsam.

Is Cookies & Kisses or Cuban Wood better for summer or winter?

Cookies & Kisses suits daytime wear; Cuban Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cookies & Kisses and Cuban Wood?

Cookies & Kisses has top notes of Pink Pepper, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Chestnut, Pimento and Balsam Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Peru Balsam and Ambroxan. 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.