Fragrance comparison

Cuba Carnaval vs Hidalgo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Cuba Carnaval

Cuba Paris

3.8228 votes

Rank #44,977 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Hidalgo

Myrurgia

4.5312 votes

Rank #19,948 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hidalgo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cuba Carnaval
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hidalgo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuba Carnaval2/5

Hidalgo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba CarnavalCuba Paris

HidalgoMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 21%

4.53/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerHidalgoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

54%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityHidalgo

SillageCuba Carnaval

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCuba CarnavalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotPepperLemonBasilCinnamon

Heart

ClovesRosePalisander Rosewood

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberOakmossLeather

Top

BergamotLemonVerbenaPetitgrainLemongrass

Heart

CyclamenBasilGeraniumJasmineLavenderClovesCinnamon

Base

OakmossMuskAmbergrisPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Basil and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall90

Winter20

Day100

Night58

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerHidalgoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Carnaval by Cuba Paris is a crisp and comforting woody aromatic cologne that opens with an energetic blend of zesty lemon, tart bergamot, and cracked black pepper. A pinch of ground cinnamon and fresh basil adds an uplifting barbershop edge from the first spray. As the citrus brightness settles, the heart brings …

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Hidalgo by Myrurgia is a classic citrus aromatic with a sharp, herbal opening and a warmer, spiced base. Lemon, bergamot, verbena and petitgrain give it a brisk first impression, while basil, lavender, clove and cinnamon add an old-school barbershop edge. As it settles, oakmoss, patchouli, musk and vanilla make it sof…

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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 Carnaval or Hidalgo?

Hidalgo takes 3 of 5 categories. Cuba Carnaval is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; Hidalgo is rated 4.53/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cuba Carnaval for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hidalgo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Carnaval or Hidalgo?

Hidalgo lasts longest (Hidalgo 75/100, Cuba Carnaval 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Carnaval or Hidalgo?

Cuba Carnaval projects furthest (Cuba Carnaval 58/100, Hidalgo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Carnaval and Hidalgo smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Cinnamon.

Is Cuba Carnaval or Hidalgo better for summer or winter?

Cuba Carnaval suits daytime wear; Hidalgo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Carnaval and Hidalgo?

Cuba Carnaval has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Cloves, Rose and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla. Hidalgo has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Verbena and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cyclamen, Basil, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli.