Fragrance comparison

Cuba Authentic Happy vs Sublime Epoque

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 837 ratings analysed

Cuba Authentic Happy

Cuba Paris · 2022

4.1724 votes

Rank #33,914 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

92%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Sublime Epoque

Zara

4.06813 votes

Rank #2,014 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime Epoque takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuba Authentic Happy
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sublime Epoque
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Cuba Authentic Happy1/5

Sublime Epoque4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba Authentic HappyCuba Paris

Sublime EpoqueZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 44%

4.06/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSublime EpoqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

38%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySublime Epoque

SillageSublime Epoque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value81

Category winnerCuba Authentic HappyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

tuberose72%

animalic58%

vanilla44%

woody30%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

citrus65%

vanilla48%

animalic30%

Scent match92%Very similar · both white floral, tuberose and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarMusk

Top

Bergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine. 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

Summer71

Fall76

Winter24

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerSublime EpoqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Authentic Happy opens with an energizing splash of sweet Italian bergamot and sparkling orange blossom, instantly setting a cheerful, clean tone. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, creamy tuberose and white jasmine take center stage, giving the body a lush floral sweetness without turning heavy or sharp. The …

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Sublime Epoque by Zara is a bright, white floral fragrance centered around a prominent tuberose accord. Designed for women, it opens with a zesty touch of bergamot before settling into a sweet, creamy heart of jasmine and orange blossom. It offers a youthful, approachable profile that works well for casual daily wear,…

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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 Happy or Sublime Epoque?

Sublime Epoque takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuba Authentic Happy is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Sublime Epoque is rated 4.06/5 from 813 votes. Choose Cuba Authentic Happy for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sublime Epoque for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Authentic Happy or Sublime Epoque?

Sublime Epoque lasts longest (Sublime Epoque 62/100, Cuba Authentic Happy 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Authentic Happy or Sublime Epoque?

Sublime Epoque projects furthest (Sublime Epoque 54/100, Cuba Authentic Happy 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Authentic Happy and Sublime Epoque smell similar?

Very similar: a 92% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Cuba Authentic Happy or Sublime Epoque better for summer or winter?

Cuba Authentic Happy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Authentic Happy and Sublime Epoque?

Cuba Authentic Happy has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Musk. Sublime Epoque has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Cedar.