Fragrance comparison

Cuba Carnaval vs Vivid

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cuba Carnaval

Cuba Paris

3.8228 votes

Rank #44,759 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Vivid

Yana

1.002 votes

Rank #76,687 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Carnaval takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cuba Carnaval
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vivid
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity.

Cuba Carnaval2/3

Vivid1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba CarnavalCuba Paris

VividYana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 21%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 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

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityVivid

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value0

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%

amber92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

tuberose69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPepperLemonBasilCinnamon

Heart

ClovesRosePalisander Rosewood

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberOakmossLeather

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonPepperPlumStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseTuberoseCloves

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodPeru BalsamOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cinnamon, Cloves and Rose. Durations are only published for Vivid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall90

Winter20

Day100

Night58

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba CarnavalHigher 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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Vivid by Yana opens with a bold splash of ripe purple plum dusted in warm cinnamon, black pepper, and licorice-like star anise. The initial burst is deeply sweet and spicy, quickly softening into a rich floral core where creamy tuberose and velvety red rose mingle with dry cloves. As the perfume settles on warm skin, …

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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 Vivid?

Cuba Carnaval takes 2 of 3 categories. Cuba Carnaval is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; Vivid is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cuba Carnaval for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vivid for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Carnaval or Vivid?

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

Do Cuba Carnaval and Vivid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves and Rose.

Is Cuba Carnaval or Vivid better for summer or winter?

Cuba Carnaval suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Carnaval and Vivid?

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. Vivid has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Plum and Star Anise, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose and Cloves, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Peru Balsam and Oakmoss.