Fragrance comparison

Cuba Authentic Flame vs Linked She

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuba Authentic Flame

Cuba Paris · 2022

3.9885 votes

Rank #29,304 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Linked She

O Boticário

3.87103 votes

Rank #16,890 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Authentic Flame 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.
Linked She
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cuba Authentic Flame4/7

Linked She3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba Authentic FlameCuba Paris

Linked SheO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

3.87/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 10%Had 78%Want 12%

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

30%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLinked She

SillageLinked She

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

citrus83%

fresh74%

tropical65%

caramel56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and tropical

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

CitrusesPineappleBergamotSweet NotesCoconut

Heart

PeachRaspberryLilyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

CaramelMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLinked SheHigher 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…

Reviews →

Linked She by O Boticário is a bright, cheerful floral fruity gourmand that feels like sunshine in a bottle. It opens with an energetic burst of juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, and sweet coconut milk, creating an instant tropical vibe reminiscent of a fresh beachside cocktail. As it settles onto the skin, ripe peach …

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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 Linked She?

Cuba Authentic Flame takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuba Authentic Flame is rated 3.98/5 from 85 votes; Linked She is rated 3.87/5 from 103 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 Linked She for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Authentic Flame or Linked She?

Linked She lasts longest (Linked She 59/100, Cuba Authentic Flame 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Authentic Flame or Linked She?

Linked She projects furthest (Linked She 59/100, Cuba Authentic Flame 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Authentic Flame and Linked She smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Coconut, Pineapple, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Cuba Authentic Flame or Linked She better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Authentic Flame is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Authentic Flame is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Authentic Flame and Linked She?

Cuba Authentic Flame has top notes of Coconut, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar. Linked She has top notes of Citruses, Pineapple, Bergamot and Sweet Notes, heart notes of Peach, Raspberry, Lily and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.