Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Extreme Green

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuba

Henry Jacques

4.6733 votes

Rank #19,892 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Extreme Green

Paxfun

3.002 votes

Rank #72,349 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Extreme Green
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cuba3/4

Extreme Green1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuba
Sillage & projection: Cuba
Value for money: Extreme Green
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

Extreme GreenPaxfun

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCuba

SillageCuba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerExtreme GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

herbal70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match46%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

Juniper BerriesArtemisiaCorianderBergamotCarawayBasil

Heart

Pine needlesChamomileGeraniumJasmineLeatherPepperCloveRose

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverTobaccoCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Tobacco, 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

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#72,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Extreme Green reads as a traditional aromatic chypre with a brisk, spicy opening and a dry green, woody base. Juniper, basil and coriander give it an herbal freshness early on, while pine needles, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli keep the scent firmly classic, earthy and masculine in character. It may suit someone who e…

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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 Extreme Green?

Cuba takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuba is rated 4.67/5 from 33 votes; Extreme Green is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cuba for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Extreme Green for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Extreme Green?

Cuba lasts longest (Cuba 74/100, Extreme Green 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Extreme Green?

Cuba projects furthest (Cuba 61/100, Extreme Green 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Extreme Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Tobacco, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Cuba or Extreme Green better for summer or winter?

Cuba suits day or night wear; Extreme Green suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and Extreme Green?

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. Extreme Green has top notes of Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine needles, Chamomile, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Tobacco.