Fragrance comparison

Cuba Trouble vs Velvet Edition I

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Cuba Trouble

Cuba Paris · 2021

3.8217 votes

Rank #53,675 White FloralWarm Spicy

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73%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Velvet Edition I

Bershka

4.3321 votes

Rank #26,887 TuberoseWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Edition I takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuba Trouble
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Velvet Edition I
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cuba Trouble1/5

Velvet Edition I4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba TroubleCuba Paris

Velvet Edition IBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

4.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 21%Want 54%

Category winnerVelvet Edition IRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

43%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Edition I

SillageVelvet Edition I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCuba TroubleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

tuberose84%

cacao77%

coffee69%

almond61%

tuberose100%

white floral91%

cacao83%

vanilla74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match73%Closely related · both white floral, tuberose and cacao

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondCoffee

Heart

JasmineTuberose

Base

Tonka BeanCacao

Notes

Tonka BeanTuberoseCacaoJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tuberose, Tonka Bean and Cacao. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVelvet Edition IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Trouble by Cuba Paris opens with an energetic splash of roasted almond and dark black coffee, giving you the cozy aroma of a morning café run. As the top notes settle on your skin, creamy tuberose and white jasmine blossoms take over, softening the roasted edge with a bright floral heart. The base brings out warm…

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Velvet Edition I by Bershka is a striking floral fragrance that centers on creamy tuberose and rich cacao. This scent leans into a sweet, oriental profile, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. It offers a cozy experience that sits comfortably on the skin, warming up with notes of vanilla and jasmine duri…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuba Trouble or Velvet Edition I?

Velvet Edition I takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuba Trouble is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes; Velvet Edition I is rated 4.33/5 from 21 votes. Choose Cuba Trouble for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Velvet Edition I for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Trouble or Velvet Edition I?

Velvet Edition I lasts longest (Velvet Edition I 64/100, Cuba Trouble 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Trouble or Velvet Edition I?

Velvet Edition I projects furthest (Velvet Edition I 55/100, Cuba Trouble 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Trouble and Velvet Edition I smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and cacao accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Tonka Bean and Cacao.

Is Cuba Trouble or Velvet Edition I better for summer or winter?

Cuba Trouble suits evening wear; Velvet Edition I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Trouble and Velvet Edition I?

Cuba Trouble has top notes of Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Tonka Bean and Cacao. Velvet Edition I features Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Cacao and Jasmine.