Fragrance comparison

Cuba Man vs Power Elixir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

Cuba Man

Pitbull

2.9266 votes

Rank #22,881 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Power Elixir

Dunlop

4.502 votes

Rank #56,738 FruityOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Cuba Man
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Power Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuba Man1/2

Power Elixir1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba ManPitbull

Power ElixirDunlop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

38%Dislike

8%Hate

66 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity70

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPower Elixir

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

white floral50%

fruity100%

ozonic90%

aquatic80%

aromatic70%

green60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomLemonRosemary

Heart

JasmineOakmossCoriander

Base

MuskCedarTonka Bean

Top15 to 30 minutes

Granny Smith appleWatermelonCardamomRhubarbGreen TeaLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

CorianderLavenderCedarDriftwood

Base2 to 4 hours

Woody NotesAmbergrisOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Oakmoss and Coriander. Durations are only published for Power Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall21

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#56,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Man by Pitbull delivers a breezy, aromatic profile that pairs citrus bursts with clean rosemary and a dry cedar finish. It acts as an easygoing, budget-friendly option for high-heat situations, offering an uncomplicated scent profile that mimics classic blue freshies without demanding a premium price tag.

Reviews →

Dunlop released Power Elixir in 2014 as an aromatic fruity fragrance for men. The scent opens with a crisp burst of Granny Smith apple, sweet watermelon, tart rhubarb, and lemon, sharpened by cardamom and herbal green tea. As the initial brightness settles, the composition shifts toward an aromatic heart of lavender a…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuba Man or Power Elixir?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Cuba Man is rated 2.92/5 from 66 votes; Power Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cuba Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Power Elixir for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Man or Power Elixir?

Power Elixir lasts longest (Power Elixir 70/100, Cuba Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Man and Power Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Oakmoss and Coriander.

Is Cuba Man or Power Elixir better for summer or winter?

Power Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Man and Power Elixir?

Cuba Man has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Oakmoss and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Power Elixir has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Watermelon, Cardamom and Rhubarb, heart notes of Coriander, Lavender, Cedar and Driftwood, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Musk.