Cuba Blue Sky vs Kimitsu for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kimitsu for Him takes 3 of 4 categories.
Cuba Blue SkyChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kimitsu for HimChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuba Blue Sky1/4
Kimitsu for Him3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kimitsu for Him
- Sillage & projection
- Kimitsu for Him
- Value for money
- Cuba Blue Sky
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kimitsu for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuba Blue SkyCuba ParisKimitsu for HimAnnayakeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 36%
3.84/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
34%Love
38%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKimitsu for Him
SillageKimitsu for Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuba Blue SkyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeNeroli
Heart
AldehydesBlack PepperAlmond
Base
MuskVetiverTonka BeanCedarAmber
Top
CitrusesBlack Pepper
Heart
MateAromatic SpicesNeroli
Base
CedarAmberVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Black Pepper, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer55
Fall100
Winter18
Day100
Night31
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,899
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2017
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,870
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerKimitsu for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuba Blue Sky by Cuba Paris opens with an energizing blast of sweet orange and clean neroli, immediately giving off the vibe of freshly washed cotton and bright sunshine. As the crisp top settles, fizzy aldehydes, cracked black pepper, and smooth almond emerge in the heart to add a creamy texture. The base grounds the…
Reviews →Kimitsu for Him opens with bright citrus and a peppery snap, then settles into a green, aromatic heart of mate, spices and neroli. The dry-down is woody and musky with amber warmth, more clean and spicy than heavy. It reads best as a daytime woody spicy scent for spring and autumn. The main caution is performance, whi…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cuba Blue Sky or Kimitsu for Him?
Kimitsu for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuba Blue Sky is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Kimitsu for Him is rated 3.84/5 from 93 votes. Choose Cuba Blue Sky for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kimitsu for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuba Blue Sky or Kimitsu for Him?
Kimitsu for Him lasts longest (Kimitsu for Him 69/100, Cuba Blue Sky 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuba Blue Sky or Kimitsu for Him?
Kimitsu for Him projects furthest (Kimitsu for Him 59/100, Cuba Blue Sky 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuba Blue Sky and Kimitsu for Him smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Black Pepper, Musk and Vetiver.
Is Cuba Blue Sky or Kimitsu for Him better for summer or winter?
Cuba Blue Sky suits daytime wear; Kimitsu for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuba Blue Sky and Kimitsu for Him?
Cuba Blue Sky has top notes of Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Aldehydes, Black Pepper and Almond, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Kimitsu for Him has top notes of Citruses and Black Pepper, heart notes of Mate, Aromatic Spices and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.
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