Fragrance comparison

Cuban Incense vs Jolene

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

1 wins

Cuban Incense

Aurora Scents

3.5010 votes

Rank #59,056 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Jolene

Na Nin

—0 votes

Rank #71,714 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuban Incense takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cuban Incense
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jolene
Choose it for a amber and citrus character.

Cuban Incense1/1

Jolene0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuban IncenseAurora Scents

JoleneNa Nin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

amber100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

musky65%

rose53%

powdery42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseCloveCinnamonMandarin Orange

Heart

AngelicaJasmineVioletNutmegRose

Base

White MuskCedarVetyverVanillaAmber

Notes

Black PepperAngelicaMandarin OrangeAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Angelica, Rose and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,056

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,714

PerfumerKate Jennings

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuban IncenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuban Incense by Aurora Scents offers an intense experience centered on deep, smoky resinous notes and warm spice. Designed for men who appreciate assertive scents, this 2022 release blends incense with clove and cedarwood for a dense, masculine profile. It performs well in cooler weather, making it a solid choice for…

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Jolene reads as a soft amber floral with a bright citrus opening and a gentle peppery spark. Mandarin orange and black pepper lift the first impression, while rose and angelica keep the heart airy rather than heavy. As it settles, the scent looks likely to turn musky, powdery, and warm. It may suit someone who likes f…

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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.

Do Cuban Incense and Jolene smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Angelica, Rose and Amber.

Is Cuban Incense or Jolene better for summer or winter?

Cuban Incense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuban Incense and Jolene?

Cuban Incense has top notes of Incense, Clove, Cinnamon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Angelica, Jasmine, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Vetyver and Vanilla. Jolene features Black Pepper, Angelica, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Rose.