Fragrance comparison

Cuba Prestige vs Community

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 937 ratings analysed

Cuba Prestige

Cuba Paris

3.88900 votes

Rank #26,944 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Community

The Zoo

4.2237 votes

Rank #45,762 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Community takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cuba Prestige
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Community
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuba Prestige3/7

Community4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba PrestigeCuba Paris

CommunityThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 900 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerCommunityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

900 votes

51%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerCommunityMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCuba Prestige

SillageCommunity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCuba PrestigeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomJasmineRosemary

Base

AmberCedarLabdanumOakmossVetiver

Top

GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint

Heart

ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary

Base

VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerCommunityMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,762

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba PrestigeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Prestige by Cuba Paris opens with a zesty splash of bergamot, lemon, and tangy black currant before settling into a heart of aromatic lavender and warm cardamom. As the citrus top settles, rich golden amber, labdanum, and dry cedar wood create a cozy, sweet base with caramel-like warmth. It makes an easy daily co…

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Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…

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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 Prestige or Community?

Community takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuba Prestige is rated 3.88/5 from 900 votes; Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 votes. Choose Cuba Prestige for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Prestige or Community?

Cuba Prestige lasts longest (Cuba Prestige 70/100, Community 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Prestige or Community?

Projection is very close: Community 63/100, Cuba Prestige 61/100 for sillage.

Do Cuba Prestige and Community smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Rosemary.

Is Cuba Prestige or Community better for summer or winter?

For summer, Community is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Prestige is the stronger pick. Community suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Prestige and Community?

Cuba Prestige has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar, Labdanum and Oakmoss. Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan.