Fragrance comparison

Cuba Blue vs Graf L'Homme

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Cuba Blue

Parfums Guy Alari

1.502 votes

Rank #77,267 AromaticWoody

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77%scent match

Very similar

Graf L'Homme

Vinci

1.001 votes

Rank #71,927 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Cuba Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Graf L'Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cuba Blue2/4

Graf L'Homme2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuba Blue
Sillage & projection: Cuba Blue
Value for money: Graf L'Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Graf L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba BlueParfums Guy Alari

Graf L'HommeVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 71%Had 14%Want 14%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate13

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityCuba Blue

SillageCuba Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGraf L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

Scent match77%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryBergamotNeroliPineappleCitrus

Heart2-3 hrs

OakmossCyclamenJasmineCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomMuskPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

Notes

RosemaryCorianderNeroliLemonSandalwoodCyclamenJasmineMuskCedarPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Neroli, Pineapple and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Cuba Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGraf L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Blue by Parfums Guy Alari is a straightforward, refreshing aromatic fougere built for easy morning routines. The initial spray delivers an immediate burst of tart bergamot, juicy pineapple, and sharp rosemary. Within minutes, the zesty opening settles into a clean heart of green coriander, soft jasmine, and dry o…

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Graf L'Homme by Vinci is a fresh choice for men seeking a clean, breezy daily scent. It blends bright lemon and neroli with a soft floral heart, settling into a subtle base of cedar and musk. This composition suits warm spring and summer afternoons when you want an uncomplicated, clean vibe without heavy sweetness.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuba Blue or Graf L'Homme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cuba Blue is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes; Graf L'Homme is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cuba Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Graf L'Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Blue or Graf L'Homme?

Cuba Blue lasts longest (Cuba Blue 60/100, Graf L'Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Blue or Graf L'Homme?

Cuba Blue projects furthest (Cuba Blue 50/100, Graf L'Homme 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Blue and Graf L'Homme smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Neroli, Pineapple and Cyclamen.

Is Cuba Blue or Graf L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Cuba Blue suits day or night wear; Graf L'Homme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Blue and Graf L'Homme?

Cuba Blue has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Neroli and Pineapple, heart notes of Oakmoss, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Cardamom, Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood. Graf L'Homme features Rosemary, Coriander, Neroli, Lemon and Sandalwood.