Cuba Carnaval vs Sailors
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories.
Cuba CarnavalChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SailorsChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cuba Carnaval1/7
Sailors5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sailors
- Community sentiment
- Sailors
- Longevity
- Sailors
- Sillage & projection
- Sailors
- Value for money
- Cuba Carnaval
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sailors
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuba CarnavalCuba ParisSailorsThe ZooWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 56%Had 22%Want 21%
4.07/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%
Category winnerSailorsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
54%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
39%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerSailorsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySailors
SillageSailors
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuba CarnavalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPepperLemonBasilCinnamon
Heart
ClovesRosePalisander Rosewood
Base
CedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberOakmossLeather
Top
GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf
Heart
IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper
Base
CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesPepper, Cinnamon, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer100
Fall90
Winter20
Day100
Night58
Spring94
Summer100
Fall63
Winter13
Day100
Night25
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,759
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,861
PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuba 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 …
Reviews →Sailors by The Zoo opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, caraway, and zesty grapefruit. As the fragrance settles, dry cardamom and earthy iris mingle with warm cashmeran, cedar, and sandalwood. Built for warm spring and summer afternoons, it offers a woody, spicy profile for men who want a distinct alternative to…
Reviews →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 Sailors?
Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuba Carnaval is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Cuba Carnaval for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuba Carnaval or Sailors?
Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Cuba Carnaval 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuba Carnaval or Sailors?
Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Cuba Carnaval 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuba Carnaval and Sailors smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cinnamon, Cedar and Sandalwood.
Is Cuba Carnaval or Sailors better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuba Carnaval is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Carnaval is the stronger pick. Cuba Carnaval suits daytime wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuba Carnaval and Sailors?
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. Sailors has top notes of Grapefruit, Caraway, Artemisia and Birch, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Tea.
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