Fragrance comparison

Cuba Silver Blue vs 2 Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Cuba Silver Blue

Cuba Paris

3.8539 votes

Rank #36,334 GreenMusky

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65%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

2 Men

Prova

5.001 votes

Rank #48,541 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2 Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cuba Silver Blue
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
2 Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cuba Silver Blue1/4

2 Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 2 Men
Sillage & projection: 2 Men
Value for money: 2 Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuba Silver Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba Silver BlueCuba Paris

2 MenProva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 63%Had 21%Want 17%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

38%Like

31%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity2 Men

Sillage2 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value100

Category winner2 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

musky92%

powdery84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both musky, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesSpicesLavenderGrapefruitBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

VioletGreen Bell PepperGingerGardeniaSage

Base

MuskLabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodIncenseVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSpicesGrapefruitPetitgrainLavenderGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerSageVioletGardenia

Base6-8 hrs

LabdanumMuskSandalwoodVetiverGuaiac WoodIncense

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Spices, Lavender and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for 2 Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall29

Winter19

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba Silver BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Silver Blue by Cuba Paris opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and crisp green petitgrain. Within minutes, the zesty citrus settles into an unconventional heart of crunchy green bell pepper, spicy ginger, and soft gardenia petals that mimics the clean smell of a dewy morning garden…

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Prova 2 Men opens with an invigorating blast of crisp grapefruit, bitter petitgrain, and crushed green garden leaves, instantly delivering the sensation of a freshly washed white t-shirt. Within twenty minutes, spicy fresh ginger and clean lavender calm the citrus bite, blending into an airy floral heart of gardenia a…

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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 Silver Blue or 2 Men?

2 Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuba Silver Blue is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes; 2 Men is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cuba Silver Blue for a green and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 2 Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Silver Blue or 2 Men?

2 Men lasts longest (2 Men 60/100, Cuba Silver Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Silver Blue or 2 Men?

2 Men projects furthest (2 Men 75/100, Cuba Silver Blue 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Silver Blue and 2 Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Lavender and Grapefruit.

Is Cuba Silver Blue or 2 Men better for summer or winter?

Cuba Silver Blue suits daytime wear; 2 Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Silver Blue and 2 Men?

Cuba Silver Blue has top notes of Green Notes, Spices, Lavender and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Green Bell Pepper, Ginger and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. 2 Men has top notes of Bergamot, Spices, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Ginger, Sage, Violet and Gardenia, a base of Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.