Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Life On Top

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuba

Henry Jacques

4.6733 votes

Rank #19,892 AromaticWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Life On Top

Penthouse

3.1820 votes

Rank #24,954 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Life On Top
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuba4/5

Life On Top1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuba
Sillage & projection: Cuba
Value for money: Life On Top
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

Life On TopPenthouse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

3.18/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 62%Had 17%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

7%Love

53%Like

33%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCuba

SillageCuba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value94

Category winnerLife On TopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

oud61%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

LavenderMandarin OrangeApple

Heart

Juniper BerriesCardamomClary SageGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskVetiverMoss

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Life On Top by Penthouse is an aromatic woody spicy scent with lavender, citrus, apple, juniper, cardamom and a mossy oud base. Wearers describe it as playful, casual and masculine, with a fruity opening that dries into a drier herbal, woody barbershop style. It suits easy daytime use more than dressy nights out. The …

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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 Life On Top?

Cuba takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuba is rated 4.67/5 from 33 votes; Life On Top is rated 3.18/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cuba for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Life On Top for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Life On Top?

Cuba lasts longest (Cuba 74/100, Life On Top 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Life On Top?

Cuba projects furthest (Cuba 61/100, Life On Top 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Life On Top smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Cuba or Life On Top better for summer or winter?

Cuba suits day or night wear; Life On Top suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and Life On Top?

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. Life On Top has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Vetiver and Moss.