Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Green Pool

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuba

Henry Jacques

4.6733 votes

Rank #19,773 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Green Pool

In The Box

4.2914 votes

Rank #44,460 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.
Green Pool
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cuba3/5

Green Pool2/5

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

Green PoolIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

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

64%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCuba

SillageGreen Pool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value73

Category winnerGreen PoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

CarawayArtemisiaCilantroJuniper BerriesBasilBergamot

Heart

LeatherPine needlesPepperCarnationChamomileJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedarTobaccoAmber

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

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day75

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#19,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,460

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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Green Pool leans into a brisk, aromatic green opening before settling into leather, pine, moss, and dry woods. It reads classic in structure, but the herbal spice and tobacco-amber base keep it from feeling flat. This is likely to suit men who enjoy earthy, masculine chypres with a sharper edge. It looks best for cool…

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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 Green Pool?

Cuba takes 3 of 5 categories. Cuba is rated 4.67/5 from 33 votes; Green Pool is rated 4.29/5 from 14 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 Green Pool for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Green Pool?

Cuba lasts longest (Cuba 74/100, Green Pool 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Green Pool?

Green Pool projects furthest (Green Pool 69/100, Cuba 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Green Pool smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Tobacco, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Cuba or Green Pool better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuba and Green Pool?

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. Green Pool has top notes of Caraway, Artemisia, Cilantro and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Leather, Pine needles, Pepper and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.