Fragrance comparison

Cuba Authentic Flame vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

Cuba Authentic Flame

Cuba Paris · 2022

3.9885 votes

Rank #29,304 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,035 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cuba Authentic Flame
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuba Authentic Flame3/7

Acqua di Nabeel4/7

Ratings & consensus: Cuba Authentic Flame
Community sentiment: Cuba Authentic Flame
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Nabeel
Value for money: Cuba Authentic Flame
Versatility: Acqua di Nabeel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua di Nabeel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba Authentic FlameCuba Paris

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

59%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

85 votes

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel

SillageAcqua di Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value82

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoconutPineappleBergamot

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Pineapple, Bergamot and Sea Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Authentic Flame opens with a cheerful splash of juicy pineapple, creamy coconut flesh, and zesty bergamot that smells like a cold fruit smoothie enjoyed by the pool. A crisp sea salt note emerges in the middle, balancing the sweetness before drying down into smooth cedar, creamy sandalwood, and warm tonka bean. I…

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Acqua di Nabeel offers a breezy coastal escape built on a surprising contrast of fresh ocean notes and dry spices. A bright burst of bergamot and pineapple meets the warmth of cinnamon and incense, settling into a soft white floral heart. It finishes on a woody base of cedar and subtle leather, perfect for casual spri…

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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, Cuba Authentic Flame or Acqua di Nabeel?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuba Authentic Flame is rated 3.98/5 from 85 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Cuba Authentic Flame for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Authentic Flame or Acqua di Nabeel?

They last about the same: Acqua di Nabeel 55/100, Cuba Authentic Flame 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Authentic Flame or Acqua di Nabeel?

Acqua di Nabeel projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel 48/100, Cuba Authentic Flame 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Authentic Flame and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coconut, Pineapple, Bergamot and Sea Notes.

Is Cuba Authentic Flame or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua di Nabeel is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Authentic Flame is the stronger pick. Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Authentic Flame and Acqua di Nabeel?

Cuba Authentic Flame has top notes of Coconut, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar. Acqua di Nabeel has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).