Fragrance comparison

Cuba Gold vs Alexandre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Cuba Gold

Parfums Guy Alari

4.502 votes

Rank #58,304 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

Alexandre

Prudence Paris

3.004 votes

Rank #68,190 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandre takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cuba Gold
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Alexandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuba Gold1/4

Alexandre2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba GoldParfums Guy Alari

AlexandrePrudence Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAlexandre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

lavender69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

lavender69%

vanilla61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderCardamomMintBergamotArtemisia

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonOrange BlossomCumin

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCumin

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

Category winnerAlexandreLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,190

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCuba GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Gold by Parfums Guy Alari brings a familiar, comforting barbershop warmth to everyday wear. The first spray releases a brisk flash of cool peppermint, bitter artemisia, and crisp bergamot that quickly gives way to aromatic French lavender. It smells clean, traditional, and subtly sweet. As the citrus settles, a c…

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Alexandre by Prudence Paris opens with a lively snap of spearmint, zesty bergamot, and herbal artemisia that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a crisp morning. As the initial brightness settles over the first half hour, aromatic French lavender joins forces with sweet orange blossom, grounded by warm …

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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 Gold or Alexandre?

Alexandre takes 2 of 4 categories. Cuba Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Alexandre is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cuba Gold for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Alexandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Gold or Alexandre?

They last about the same: Cuba Gold 80/100, Alexandre 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Gold or Alexandre?

Alexandre projects furthest (Alexandre 70/100, Cuba Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Gold and Alexandre smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Mint and Bergamot.

Is Cuba Gold or Alexandre better for summer or winter?

Cuba Gold suits day or night wear; Alexandre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Gold and Alexandre?

Cuba Gold has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Cumin, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Alexandre has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.