Fragrance comparison

Cuba Gold vs Homem Neo

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 3,411 ratings analysed

Cuba Gold

Cuba Paris

3.863,061 votes

Rank #24,960 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Homem Neo

Natura

4.13350 votes

Rank #23,126 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Neo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cuba Gold
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Homem Neo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cuba Gold1/7

Homem Neo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba GoldCuba Paris

Homem NeoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 3,061 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerHomem NeoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

3,061 votes

42%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerHomem NeoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHomem Neo

SillageHomem Neo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCuba GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

sweet69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderVetiver

Base

VanillaAmberTonka Bean

Top

Black PepperPink PepperCardamomNutmegPataqueiraGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CashmeranCopahu BalmGuaiac WoodVetiverAtlas Cedar

Base

AmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaCoumarinMoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHomem NeoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,126

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHomem NeoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Gold opens with a zesty flick of pink pepper and tart grapefruit that quickly settles into clean French lavender. Smooth vanilla, warm tonka bean, and golden amber round out the base, giving off the comforting, freshly groomed feel of a traditional neighborhood barbershop. It smells relaxed, warm, and approachabl…

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Homem Neo by Natura is a woody-amber fragrance launched in 2022. It opens with a punchy blend of black pepper, pink pepper, and cardamom before settling into a warm heart of cashmeran and guaiac wood. The base features a creamy combination of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk. It performs best in cooler weather, making it…

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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 Gold or Homem Neo?

Homem Neo takes 6 of 7 categories. Cuba Gold is rated 3.86/5 from 3,061 votes; Homem Neo is rated 4.13/5 from 350 votes. Choose Cuba Gold for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Homem Neo for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Gold or Homem Neo?

Homem Neo lasts longest (Homem Neo 68/100, Cuba Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Gold or Homem Neo?

Homem Neo projects furthest (Homem Neo 53/100, Cuba Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Gold and Homem Neo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Vanilla.

Is Cuba Gold or Homem Neo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Gold is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Gold and Homem Neo?

Cuba Gold has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean. Homem Neo has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmeran, Copahu Balm, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.