Fragrance comparison

Cuba Shadow vs SILLAGE

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

Cuba Shadow

Cuba Paris · 2018

4.04121 votes

Rank #15,647 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

SILLAGE

AMD Perfumes

4.004 votes

Rank #53,485 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cuba Shadow
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
SILLAGE
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuba Shadow2/4

SILLAGE2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba ShadowCuba Paris

SILLAGEAMD Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 64%Had 17%Want 19%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 31%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySILLAGE

SillageSILLAGE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value88

Category winnerCuba ShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

green65%

musky56%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMintPink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

GingerIso E SuperNutmegJasmine

Base

SandalwoodIncensePatchouliCedarMuskLabdanum

Top

LemonGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

GingerNutmegJasmine

Base

CedarSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliPraline

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Ginger. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews11

Overall rank#53,485

PerfumerABDUL MATEEN DHAMMA

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba ShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Shadow by Cuba Paris is a straightforward, wallet-friendly aromatic cologne built around energizing citrus, cool herbs, and crisp woods. It opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool spearmint, accented by a pinch of crushed pink pepper. As the initial freshness settles on your skin,…

Reviews →

SILLAGE by AMD Perfumes is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. SILLAGE was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is ABDUL MATEEN DHAMMA. Top notes are Lemon, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Ginger, Nutmeg and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchouli and Praline.

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 Shadow or SILLAGE?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cuba Shadow is rated 4.04/5 from 121 votes; SILLAGE is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cuba Shadow for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose SILLAGE for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Shadow or SILLAGE?

SILLAGE lasts longest (SILLAGE 73/100, Cuba Shadow 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Shadow or SILLAGE?

SILLAGE projects furthest (SILLAGE 50/100, Cuba Shadow 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Shadow and SILLAGE smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Ginger.

Is Cuba Shadow or SILLAGE better for summer or winter?

SILLAGE suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Shadow and SILLAGE?

Cuba Shadow has top notes of Lemon, Mint, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Iso E Super, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Patchouli and Cedar. SILLAGE has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli.