Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuba

Henry Jacques

4.6733 votes

Rank #19,892 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #50,411 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuba4/5

Dan Dana1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuba
Sillage & projection: Cuba
Value for money: Dan Dana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CubaHenry Jacques

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerCubaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityCuba

SillageCuba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderJuniper Berries

Heart

TobaccoHoneyGeranium

Base

Patchouli LeafVetiverWhite Musk

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Geranium 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 season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall94

Winter56

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#50,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCubaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba by Henry Jacques opens with a crisp burst of juniper berries and sharp lavender before shifting into a richer heart. Warm honey and unlit tobacco leaf emerge alongside herbal geranium, anchored by patchouli leaf, vetiver, and clean white musk. It shines in crisp autumn weather when worn with a tailored jacket or …

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Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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 or Dan Dana?

Cuba takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuba is rated 4.67/5 from 33 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cuba for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Dan Dana?

Cuba lasts longest (Cuba 74/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Dan Dana?

Cuba projects furthest (Cuba 61/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Cuba or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Cuba suits day or night wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and Dan Dana?

Cuba has top notes of Lavender and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Tobacco, Honey and Geranium, a base of Patchouli Leaf, Vetiver and White Musk. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.