Fragrance comparison

Cuba Deluxe vs Night in Excelsior

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cuba Deluxe

Cuba Paris · 2016

5.002 votes

Rank #46,496 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Night in Excelsior

le Pelerin

3.673 votes

Rank #67,454 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Deluxe takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cuba Deluxe
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Night in Excelsior
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuba Deluxe2/4

Night in Excelsior0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba DeluxeCuba Paris

Night in Excelsiorle Pelerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCuba DeluxeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

floral84%

musky77%

Champagne69%

powdery61%

amber100%

fruity91%

woody83%

Champagne74%

sweet65%

aldehydic56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and champagne

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChampagneFruits

Heart

Peach Blossom

Base

MuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Fruity NotesChampagne

Heart2 to 3 hours

Peach Blossom

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberPrecious WoodsWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesChampagne, Peach Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Night in Excelsior, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,454

PerfumerScott Morchan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba DeluxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Deluxe by Cuba Paris opens with an energetic pop of chilled sparkling champagne and sweet mixed fruits that instantly creates a bright, festive mood. As the lively bubbles settle into your skin, a delicate heart of peach blossom blooms with a soft, clean floral sweetness that stays fresh and airy. The drydown res…

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Night in Excelsior by le Pelerin presents a bubbly, celebratory profile built around sparkling effervescence and warm depth. It opens with bright fruity notes paired with an airy champagne accord that creates an immediate sense of fizzy lightness. As the fizz settles, soft peach blossom takes the center stage, bringin…

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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 Deluxe or Night in Excelsior?

Cuba Deluxe takes 2 of 4 categories. Cuba Deluxe is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Night in Excelsior is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cuba Deluxe for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Night in Excelsior for a amber and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Deluxe or Night in Excelsior?

They last about the same: Cuba Deluxe 80/100, Night in Excelsior 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Deluxe or Night in Excelsior?

Projection is very close: Cuba Deluxe 63/100, Night in Excelsior 63/100 for sillage.

Do Cuba Deluxe and Night in Excelsior smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and champagne accords. Common notes include Champagne, Peach Blossom and Amber.

Is Cuba Deluxe or Night in Excelsior better for summer or winter?

Cuba Deluxe suits evening wear; Night in Excelsior suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Deluxe and Night in Excelsior?

Cuba Deluxe has top notes of Champagne and Fruits, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Musk and Amber. Night in Excelsior has top notes of Fruity Notes and Champagne, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Amber, Precious Woods and White Musk.