Fragrance comparison

Cuba Legend vs Gentleman N. 11

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuba Legend

Cuba Paris · 2017

5.003 votes

Rank #39,570 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman N. 11

Parfums Constantine

3.673 votes

Rank #63,809 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Legend takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cuba Legend
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Gentleman N. 11
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuba Legend3/4

Gentleman N. 111/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 11
Sillage & projection: Cuba Legend
Value for money: Cuba Legend
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuba Legend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba LegendCuba Paris

Gentleman N. 11Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 36%Want 57%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

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

3 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 11

SillageCuba Legend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCuba LegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

earthy60%

white floral50%

amber100%

woody92%

marine84%

animalic77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeSea Notes

Heart

Bay LeafJasmine

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodPatchouliOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Sea waterGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bay Leaf and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 29%Party 18%Date 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba LegendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Legend by Cuba Paris opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp ocean sea notes. Within fifteen minutes, this bright aquatic start settles into an aromatic heart of green bay leaf and delicate jasmine, giving the scent a clean, athletic feel like an invigorating post-work…

Reviews →

The opening hits with tart grapefruit, zesty mandarin, and a sharp blast of cold sea water. That initial alcohol rush settles down fast. Within five minutes, herbaceous bay leaf and light jasmine soften the ocean spray. It feels brisk and modern. As the hours tick by, a mineral ambergris accord anchors the base alongs…

Reviews →

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 Legend or Gentleman N. 11?

Cuba Legend takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuba Legend is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Gentleman N. 11 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cuba Legend for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Gentleman N. 11 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Legend or Gentleman N. 11?

Gentleman N. 11 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 11 80/100, Cuba Legend 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Legend or Gentleman N. 11?

Cuba Legend projects furthest (Cuba Legend 58/100, Gentleman N. 11 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Legend and Gentleman N. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bay Leaf and Jasmine.

Is Cuba Legend or Gentleman N. 11 better for summer or winter?

Cuba Legend suits day or night wear; Gentleman N. 11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Legend and Gentleman N. 11?

Cuba Legend has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Sea Notes, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Gentleman N. 11 has top notes of Sea water, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.