Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Hibernatus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

Cuba

Henry Jacques

4.6733 votes

Rank #19,892 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Hibernatus

Paris Elysees

3.90126 votes

Rank #13,436 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Cuba
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Hibernatus
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuba3/7

Hibernatus3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CubaHenry Jacques

HibernatusParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

3.90/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

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

32%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHibernatus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value93

Category winnerHibernatusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

honey69%

patchouli61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CarnationRoseCuminGeraniumGalbanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

OrangeTarragonBergamot

Base6 to 10 hours

HoneyPatchouliTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Honey, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Hibernatus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall94

Winter56

Day100

Night100

Spring37

Summer13

Fall72

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerCubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#13,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerHibernatusHigher 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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Hibernatus by Paris Elysees is an aromatic spicy fragrance built around bold florals and dense, warming base notes. The scent opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, green galbanum, fresh geranium, and cumin. As it settles, citrus touches of orange and bergamot emerge alongside herbal tarragon to brighten the hea…

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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 Hibernatus?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Cuba is rated 4.67/5 from 33 votes; Hibernatus is rated 3.90/5 from 126 votes. Choose Cuba for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Hibernatus for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Hibernatus?

They last about the same: Cuba 74/100, Hibernatus 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Hibernatus?

Hibernatus projects furthest (Hibernatus 73/100, Cuba 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Hibernatus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Honey, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Cuba or Hibernatus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba is the stronger pick. For winter, Hibernatus is the stronger pick. Cuba suits day or night wear; Hibernatus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and Hibernatus?

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. Hibernatus has top notes of Carnation, Rose, Cumin and Geranium, heart notes of Orange, Tarragon and Bergamot, a base of Honey, Patchouli, Tobacco and Vetiver.