Fragrance comparison

Cuba Gold vs Style Ikon

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 3,073 ratings analysed

Cuba Gold

Cuba Paris

3.863,061 votes

Rank #24,960 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Style Ikon

Rasasi

4.2512 votes

Rank #16,178 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Style Ikon takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuba Gold
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Style Ikon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cuba Gold1/5

Style Ikon4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba GoldCuba Paris

Style IkonRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 3,061 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerStyle IkonRating 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

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityStyle Ikon

SillageStyle Ikon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value85

Category winnerCuba GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

sweet69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, vanilla and woody

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

MandarinGrapefruitApplePineapple

Heart

Clary SageCaramelLavender

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmberVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, 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–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men58

Unisex17

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerStyle IkonHigher 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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Style Ikon by Rasasi opens with a bright, fruity punch of mandarin, grapefruit, apple, and pineapple. As it settles, a sweet caramel heart emerges, balanced by clary sage and lavender. This aromatic fruity scent for men transitions into a warm base of tonka bean, sandalwood, and amber, making it a versatile choice for…

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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 Style Ikon?

Style Ikon takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuba Gold is rated 3.86/5 from 3,061 votes; Style Ikon is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cuba Gold for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Style Ikon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Gold or Style Ikon?

Style Ikon lasts longest (Style Ikon 72/100, Cuba Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Gold or Style Ikon?

Style Ikon projects furthest (Style Ikon 69/100, Cuba Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Gold and Style Ikon smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Vetiver and Vanilla.

Is Cuba Gold or Style Ikon better for summer or winter?

Style Ikon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Gold and Style Ikon?

Cuba Gold has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean. Style Ikon has top notes of Mandarin, Grapefruit, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Clary Sage, Caramel and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber.