Fragrance comparison

Cuba Carnaval vs LP No.9 for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 552 ratings analysed

Cuba Carnaval

Cuba Paris

3.8228 votes

Rank #44,759 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

LP No.9 for Men

Penhaligon's

3.96524 votes

Rank #1,910 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LP No.9 for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cuba Carnaval
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LP No.9 for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cuba Carnaval2/7

LP No.9 for Men5/7

Ratings & consensus: LP No.9 for Men
Community sentiment: LP No.9 for Men
Longevity: LP No.9 for Men
Sillage & projection: LP No.9 for Men
Value for money: Cuba Carnaval
Versatility: Cuba Carnaval
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LP No.9 for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba CarnavalCuba Paris

LP No.9 for MenPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 21%

3.96/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenRating 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

49%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

415 votes

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLP No.9 for Men

SillageLP No.9 for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value55

Category winnerCuba CarnavalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

citrus56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody 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

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonNutmegPepperOrrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Cinnamon and Cloves. 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

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCuba CarnavalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,910

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenHigher 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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LP No.9 for Men is a warm, spicy Penhaligon's with a polished masculine feel. Reviewers describe a bright citrus and spice opening, a soapy rosewood and rose heart, and a darker amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla dry-down that feels groomed, resinous and mature. It suits cooler weather, evening wear, formal settings a…

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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 LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuba Carnaval is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; LP No.9 for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 524 votes. Choose Cuba Carnaval for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose LP No.9 for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Carnaval or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men lasts longest (LP No.9 for Men 76/100, Cuba Carnaval 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Carnaval or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men projects furthest (LP No.9 for Men 66/100, Cuba Carnaval 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Carnaval and LP No.9 for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Cinnamon and Cloves.

Is Cuba Carnaval or LP No.9 for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Carnaval is the stronger pick. For winter, LP No.9 for Men is the stronger pick. Cuba Carnaval suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Carnaval and LP No.9 for Men?

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. LP No.9 for Men has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.