Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Dark Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuba

Henry Jacques

4.6733 votes

Rank #19,892 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Men

Police

3.8323 votes

Rank #40,612 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dark Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuba3/5

Dark Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuba
Sillage & projection: Dark Men
Value for money: Dark Men
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

Dark MenPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 34%Had 28%Want 38%

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

43%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCuba

SillageDark Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDark MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

fruity53%

earthy42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Black CurrantJuniper BerriesBergamotLavender

Heart

Pine TreeOakmossGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverMuskAmber

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

Spring38

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,612

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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Police Dark Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp juniper berries, and tart black currant that cuts through cool autumn air. As the initial spray settles, aromatic lavender merges with green pine tree needles and earthy oakmoss, giving the heart a distinctly dark woodiness. The dry-down slowly transforms on …

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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 Dark Men?

Cuba takes 3 of 5 categories. Cuba is rated 4.67/5 from 33 votes; Dark Men is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Cuba for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dark Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Dark Men?

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

Which projects more, Cuba or Dark Men?

Projection is very close: Dark Men 63/100, Cuba 61/100 for sillage.

Do Cuba and Dark Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Cuba or Dark Men better for summer or winter?

Cuba suits day or night wear; Dark Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and Dark Men?

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. Dark Men has top notes of Black Currant, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Pine Tree, Oakmoss, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.