Fragrance comparison

Cuban Mango vs BMW M 1985

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuban Mango

Ahlea

4.4715 votes

Rank #29,765 SweetGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

BMW M 1985

BMW Fragrances

4.2512 votes

Rank #37,250 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuban Mango takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuban Mango
Choose it for a sweet and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
BMW M 1985
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuban Mango4/5

BMW M 19851/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuban Mango
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuban Mango
Sillage & projection: Cuban Mango
Value for money: BMW M 1985
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuban Mango

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuban MangoAhlea

BMW M 1985BMW Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 1%Want 79%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerCuban MangoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCuban Mango

SillageCuban Mango

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBMW M 1985Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

green92%

tropical84%

fruity77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoLime

Heart

Magnolia LeafSugarBlack Cardamom

Base

elemiAmyrisGuaiac WoodAmbrette

Top

FigLimeelemi

Heart

ClearwoodGurjan balsamCypress

Base

CypriolGuaiac WoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesLime, elemi and Guaiac Wood. 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

Summer57

Fall71

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,765

PerfumerAlejandro Ponsà

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,250

PerfumerAlexandra Monet, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCuban MangoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuban Mango opens with a bright mango and lime pairing that feels juicy, green, and lightly tart rather than syrupy. As it settles, sugar, magnolia leaf, black cardamom, and soft woods give it a smoother, warmer shape. It wears as a tropical fruity scent with a resinous, woody base and a gentle spicy edge. If you like…

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BMW M 1985 by BMW Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of lime and resinous elemi before unrolling a green fig top note. As the initial citrus settles, cypress and Clearwood take center stage, adding a dry, aromatic crispness reminiscent of fresh timber. Base notes of cypriol, cedarwood, and guaiac wood lend a grounded…

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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, Cuban Mango or BMW M 1985?

Cuban Mango takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuban Mango is rated 4.47/5 from 15 votes; BMW M 1985 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cuban Mango for a sweet and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose BMW M 1985 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuban Mango or BMW M 1985?

Cuban Mango lasts longest (Cuban Mango 77/100, BMW M 1985 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuban Mango or BMW M 1985?

Cuban Mango projects furthest (Cuban Mango 63/100, BMW M 1985 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuban Mango and BMW M 1985 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Lime, elemi and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cuban Mango or BMW M 1985 better for summer or winter?

Cuban Mango suits evening wear; BMW M 1985 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuban Mango and BMW M 1985?

Cuban Mango has top notes of Mango and Lime, heart notes of Magnolia Leaf, Sugar and Black Cardamom, a base of elemi, Amyris, Guaiac Wood and Ambrette. BMW M 1985 has top notes of Fig, Lime and elemi, heart notes of Clearwood, Gurjan balsam and Cypress, a base of Cypriol, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.