Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Lapidus Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,509 ratings analysed

Cuba

Henry Jacques

4.6733 votes

Rank #19,892 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #210 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Cuba3/7

Lapidus Pour Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CubaHenry Jacques

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Tobacco and Honey. 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

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#210

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher 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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Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

Reviews →

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 Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuba is rated 4.67/5 from 33 votes; Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 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 Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Cuba 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Cuba 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Lapidus Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Tobacco and Honey.

Is Cuba or Lapidus Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba is the stronger pick. For winter, Lapidus Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Cuba suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and Lapidus Pour Homme?

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. Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.