Fragrance comparison

Cuba Carnaval vs Patchouli Clouds

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Cuba Carnaval

Cuba Paris

3.8228 votes

Rank #42,446 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Patchouli Clouds

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.4020 votes

Rank #22,070 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Clouds takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuba Carnaval
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patchouli Clouds
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cuba Carnaval1/5

Patchouli Clouds4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba CarnavalCuba Paris

Patchouli CloudsMarina Barcenilla Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 21%

4.40/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 37%Had 2%Want 61%

Category winnerPatchouli CloudsRating 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

70%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Clouds

SillagePatchouli Clouds

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCuba CarnavalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

patchouli65%

balsamic53%

white floral42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPepperLemonBasilCinnamon

Heart

ClovesRosePalisander Rosewood

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberOakmossLeather

Notes

PatchouliOlibanumSandalwoodJasmine SambacPalisander RosewoodRoseCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rose, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Patchouli Clouds, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall90

Winter20

Day100

Night58

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,070

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPatchouli CloudsHigher 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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Patchouli Clouds by Marina Barcenilla Parfums takes an earthy, herbal ingredient and presents it with unexpected clarity. Rather than smelling dense or sweet, the opening offers a clean, cooling quality centered on herbal patchouli, aromatic olibanum, and warm cinnamon. As it settles on skin, a heart of rose, jasmine …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuba Carnaval or Patchouli Clouds?

Patchouli Clouds takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuba Carnaval is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; Patchouli Clouds is rated 4.40/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cuba Carnaval for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Clouds for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Carnaval or Patchouli Clouds?

Patchouli Clouds lasts longest (Patchouli Clouds 80/100, Cuba Carnaval 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Carnaval or Patchouli Clouds?

Patchouli Clouds projects furthest (Patchouli Clouds 70/100, Cuba Carnaval 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Carnaval and Patchouli Clouds smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rose, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood.

Is Cuba Carnaval or Patchouli Clouds better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuba Carnaval and Patchouli Clouds?

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. Patchouli Clouds features Patchouli, Olibanum, Sandalwood, Jasmine Sambac and Palisander Rosewood.