Fragrance comparison

Cuba Blue vs Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Cuba Blue

Parfums Guy Alari

1.502 votes

Rank #78,824 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.504 votes

Rank #56,631 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1.

Cuba Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cuba Blue1/5

Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cuba Blue
Fragranxe ranking: Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba BlueParfums Guy Alari

Monsieur Le Prince GentlemanPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 71%Had 14%Want 14%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate13

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart1 to 2 hours

CyclamenJasmineNeroli

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarwoodAmberWhite Musk

Category winnerCuba BlueLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince GentlemanHigher 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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Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a fresh, woody floral musk fragrance built around bright citrus and clean white florals. The scent opens with a juicy splash of pineapple, crisp bergamot, and a dash of aromatic cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a smooth floral…

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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 Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1. Cuba Blue is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes; Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cuba Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Blue or Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman?

They last about the same: Cuba Blue 60/100, Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Blue or Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman?

Projection is very close: Cuba Blue 50/100, Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman 50/100 for sillage.

Do Cuba Blue and Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Pineapple and Cyclamen.

Is Cuba Blue or Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Cuba Blue suits day or night wear; Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Blue and Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman?

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. Monsieur Le Prince Gentleman has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and White Musk.