Fragrance comparison

Cuba Authentic Mystic vs Penth House

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Cuba Authentic Mystic

Cuba Paris · 2022

4.4337 votes

Rank #27,807 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Penth House

Dévier

3.003 votes

Rank #65,873 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cuba Authentic Mystic
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Penth House
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cuba Authentic Mystic2/4

Penth House2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba Authentic MysticCuba Paris

Penth HouseDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 47%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPenth House

SillagePenth House

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCuba Authentic MysticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

VetiverVanillaPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

BlackberryAmalfi LemonPear

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPralineAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPear, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Penth House, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer33

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex4

Women88

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,873

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba Authentic MysticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Authentic Mystic by Cuba Paris is an approachable, sweet white floral perfume built around lush tuberose, juicy pear, and warm vanilla. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of crisp bergamot and ripe fruit before revealing a creamy bouquet of orange blossom and jasmine. Grounded by a gentle base of earthy…

Reviews →

Penth House by Dévier delivers a rich collision of dark fruit, lush white florals, and chewy dessert sweetness. The first spray punches forward with tart blackberry, bright Amalfi lemon, and crunchy pear juice. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus evaporates to uncover heavy night blooming jasmine, creamy tuberose, and …

Reviews →

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 Mystic or Penth House?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cuba Authentic Mystic is rated 4.43/5 from 37 votes; Penth House is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cuba Authentic Mystic for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Penth House for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Authentic Mystic or Penth House?

Penth House lasts longest (Penth House 75/100, Cuba Authentic Mystic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Authentic Mystic or Penth House?

Penth House projects furthest (Penth House 67/100, Cuba Authentic Mystic 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Authentic Mystic and Penth House smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Cuba Authentic Mystic or Penth House better for summer or winter?

Cuba Authentic Mystic suits day or night wear; Penth House suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Authentic Mystic and Penth House?

Cuba Authentic Mystic has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla and Patchouli. Penth House has top notes of Blackberry, Amalfi Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Vetiver, Praline and Ambroxan.