Fragrance comparison

Cuba Carnaval vs Sybaris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

Cuba Carnaval

Cuba Paris

3.8228 votes

Rank #44,759 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Sybaris

Antonio Puig

4.19181 votes

Rank #2,683 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sybaris 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.
Sybaris
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cuba Carnaval2/7

Sybaris5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba CarnavalCuba Paris

SybarisAntonio Puig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 21%

4.19/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSybarisRating 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

61%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerSybarisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySybaris

SillageSybaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value53

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%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, 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

CuminBasilLemonAldehydesMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

ClovesSandalwoodJuniperGeraniumCinnamonArtemisiaJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliLeatherIncenseAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, 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

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCuba CarnavalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men91

Unisex5

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,683

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerSybarisHigher 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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Sybaris is a vintage masculine chypre with a spicy, woody core and a distinctly old-school shape. It opens with cumin, herbs and citrus, then settles into clove, sandalwood, oakmoss, leather and incense. On skin, it usually reads warm, aromatic and assertive rather than smooth or easy. If you enjoy classic 1980s mascu…

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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 Sybaris?

Sybaris takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuba Carnaval is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; Sybaris is rated 4.19/5 from 181 votes. Choose Cuba Carnaval for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sybaris for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Carnaval or Sybaris?

Sybaris lasts longest (Sybaris 74/100, Cuba Carnaval 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Carnaval or Sybaris?

Sybaris projects furthest (Sybaris 65/100, Cuba Carnaval 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Carnaval and Sybaris smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Cinnamon and Cloves.

Is Cuba Carnaval or Sybaris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Carnaval is the stronger pick. For winter, Sybaris is the stronger pick. Cuba Carnaval suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Carnaval and Sybaris?

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. Sybaris has top notes of Cumin, Basil, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cloves, Sandalwood, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Leather and Incense.