Cuba Prestige vs Silky Grass
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuba Prestige takes 6 of 7 categories.
Cuba PrestigeChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Silky GrassChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cuba Prestige6/7
Silky Grass1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cuba Prestige
- Community sentiment
- Cuba Prestige
- Longevity
- Cuba Prestige
- Sillage & projection
- Cuba Prestige
- Value for money
- Cuba Prestige
- Versatility
- Cuba Prestige
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silky Grass
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuba PrestigeCuba ParisSilky GrassBrocardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 900 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 63%Had 23%Want 14%
Category winnerCuba PrestigeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
900 votes
17%Love
44%Like
30%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerCuba PrestigeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCuba Prestige
SillageCuba Prestige
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuba PrestigeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
white floral74%
woody65%
fresh56%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantBergamotLemonGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomJasmineRosemary
Base
AmberCedarLabdanumOakmossVetiver
Top
LemonBergamotBlack CurrantCardamom
Heart
MateJasmine
Base
OakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Lemon and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCuba PrestigeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,275
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerSilky GrassHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuba 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…
Reviews →Silky Grass by Brocard opens with a sharp burst of lemon zest and green cardamom before softening into cool mate tea. Jasmine adds a faint floral touch while cedar and oakmoss keep the base grounded. It stays light on skin during humid summer mornings when heavy scents feel suffocating.
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 Prestige or Silky Grass?
Cuba Prestige takes 6 of 7 categories. Cuba Prestige is rated 3.88/5 from 900 votes; Silky Grass is rated 3.65/5 from 139 votes. Choose Cuba Prestige for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Silky Grass for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cuba Prestige or Silky Grass?
Cuba Prestige lasts longest (Cuba Prestige 70/100, Silky Grass 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuba Prestige or Silky Grass?
Cuba Prestige projects furthest (Cuba Prestige 61/100, Silky Grass 36/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuba Prestige and Silky Grass smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Lemon and Cardamom.
Is Cuba Prestige or Silky Grass better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuba Prestige is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Prestige is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuba Prestige and Silky Grass?
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. Silky Grass has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Cardamom, heart notes of Mate and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.
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