Fragrance comparison

Cuba Authentic Flame vs Amarillo

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cuba Authentic Flame

Cuba Paris · 2022

3.9885 votes

Rank #29,304 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Amarillo

Shakira

3.2551 votes

Rank #32,959 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Authentic Flame takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cuba Authentic Flame
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Amarillo
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuba Authentic Flame6/7

Amarillo1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba Authentic FlameCuba Paris

AmarilloShakira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

3.25/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

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

20%Love

27%Like

25%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityCuba Authentic Flame

SillageCuba Authentic Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

vanilla100%

coconut92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both coconut, vanilla and sweet

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

CoconutPineappleBergamot

Heart

Solar NotesJasmineLily of the Valley

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Pineapple, Bergamot and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night71

Category winnerAmarilloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

Men23

Unisex8

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameHigher 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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Amarillo by Shakira offers a bright, tropical escape centered on sweet coconut and pineapple. This sunny fragrance leans into a warm base of vanilla and sandalwood, making it a casual, easygoing choice for warm summer afternoons by the pool. It is a light, breezy scent designed for women who enjoy sweet, beachy profil…

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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 Amarillo?

Cuba Authentic Flame takes 6 of 7 categories. Cuba Authentic Flame is rated 3.98/5 from 85 votes; Amarillo is rated 3.25/5 from 51 votes. Choose Cuba Authentic Flame for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Amarillo for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Authentic Flame or Amarillo?

Cuba Authentic Flame lasts longest (Cuba Authentic Flame 54/100, Amarillo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Authentic Flame or Amarillo?

Cuba Authentic Flame projects furthest (Cuba Authentic Flame 44/100, Amarillo 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Authentic Flame and Amarillo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coconut, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Pineapple, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Cuba Authentic Flame or Amarillo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amarillo is the stronger pick. For winter, Amarillo is the stronger pick. Amarillo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Authentic Flame and Amarillo?

Cuba Authentic Flame has top notes of Coconut, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar. Amarillo has top notes of Coconut, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Solar Notes, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.