Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Moon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Cuba

Henry Jacques

4.6733 votes

Rank #19,892 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Moon

Mia Morage

5.003 votes

Rank #41,634 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Cuba2/4

Moon2/4

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

MoonMia Morage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCuba

SillageMoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

cacao77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

IrisLavenderLemonCardamomJuniper Berries

Heart

CocoaAmberSandalwoodCinnamonArtemisiaGeraniumBergamot

Base

OudTobaccoVirginian CedarMuskPatchouliLeatherVetiverIso E Super

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Tobacco and Geranium. 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

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day25

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#41,634

PerfumerMaximiliano Cifuentes

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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Moon opens with a polished mix of iris, lavender, lemon and cardamom, then settles into a warmer heart where cocoa, amber and sandalwood soften the spice. It wears as a woody, aromatic scent with a powdery edge. The blend looks unisex on paper, but the available votes suggest it may lean more masculine in wear. If you…

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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 Moon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cuba is rated 4.67/5 from 33 votes; Moon is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cuba for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Moon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Moon?

They last about the same: Cuba 74/100, Moon 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Moon?

Moon projects furthest (Moon 67/100, Cuba 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Moon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Tobacco and Geranium.

Is Cuba or Moon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuba and Moon?

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. Moon has top notes of Iris, Lavender, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Cocoa, Amber, Sandalwood and Cinnamon, a base of Oud, Tobacco, Virginian Cedar and Musk.