Fragrance comparison

Core vs Cuba Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Core

Junaid Jamshed

3.9010 votes

Rank #41,935 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Cuba Blue

Parfums Guy Alari

1.502 votes

Rank #82,308 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

Core
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cuba Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Core1/4

Cuba Blue3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuba Blue
Sillage & projection: Cuba Blue
Value for money: Cuba Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Core

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoreJunaid Jamshed

Cuba BlueParfums Guy Alari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%

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

20%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate13

Category winners

LongevityCuba Blue

SillageCuba Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCuba BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart

CyclamenJasmineOakmossCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBrazilian Rosewood

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryBergamotNeroliPineappleCitrus

Heart2-3 hrs

OakmossCyclamenJasmineCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomMuskPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Cuba Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#82,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Core by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like bergamot and lemon with a spicy heart. It offers an approachable profile for men, perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. The scent maintains a clean, professional character suitable for office environments where you want t…

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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Core or Cuba Blue?

Cuba Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. Core is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Cuba Blue is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Core or Cuba Blue?

Cuba Blue lasts longest (Cuba Blue 60/100, Core 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Core or Cuba Blue?

Cuba Blue projects furthest (Cuba Blue 50/100, Core 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Core and Cuba Blue smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is Core or Cuba Blue better for summer or winter?

Core suits daytime wear; Cuba Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Core and Cuba Blue?

Core has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood. 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.