Cuban Waltz vs Surrender
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuban Waltz takes 4 of 5 categories.
Cuban WaltzChoose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
SurrenderChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cuban Waltz4/5
Surrender1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Cuban Waltz
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cuban Waltz
- Sillage & projection
- Cuban Waltz
- Value for money
- Surrender
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cuban Waltz
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuban WaltzHausserSurrenderAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.71/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
4.38/ 5 · 699 votes
Have 41%Had 41%Want 17%
Category winnerCuban WaltzRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate86%Love
5%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
50%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
76 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCuban Waltz
SillageCuban Waltz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSurrenderBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
honey77%
almond69%
powdery61%
amber100%
musky77%
warm spicy38%
powdery30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AlmondCherryItalian MandarinLavender
Heart
HoneyCashmere WoodHeliotropeJasmine
Base
VanillaAmberMusk
Top
Italian MandarinSicilian BergamotChinese Tea
Heart
Cashmere WoodExotic floral notesDamask Rose
Base
AmberPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer42
Fall89
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring59
Summer25
Fall100
Winter91
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,591
PerfumerMoe Alkaf
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#25,829
PerfumerJean-Louis Grauby
Launched2004
Reviews0
Category winnerCuban WaltzHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuban Waltz by Hausser opens with an immediate burst of juicy dark cherry, crushed bitter almond, and bright Italian mandarin, balanced by a clean splash of aromatic lavender. As the initial brightness settles, rich golden honey, powdery heliotrope, and cashmere wood emerge at the center of the scent. The base rests o…
Reviews →Avon Surrender opens with a crisp spray of Italian mandarin and dry Chinese tea before settling into a heart of damask rose and cashmere wood. The base rests on warm amber and earthy patchouli. It fits cold autumn evenings when you want cozy depth without heavy gourmand sweetness.
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, Cuban Waltz or Surrender?
Cuban Waltz takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuban Waltz is rated 4.71/5 from 21 votes; Surrender is rated 4.38/5 from 699 votes. Choose Cuban Waltz for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Surrender for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuban Waltz or Surrender?
Cuban Waltz lasts longest (Cuban Waltz 81/100, Surrender 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuban Waltz or Surrender?
Cuban Waltz projects furthest (Cuban Waltz 74/100, Surrender 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuban Waltz and Surrender smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Musk.
Is Cuban Waltz or Surrender better for summer or winter?
Cuban Waltz suits evening wear; Surrender suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuban Waltz and Surrender?
Cuban Waltz has top notes of Almond, Cherry, Italian Mandarin and Lavender, heart notes of Honey, Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Surrender has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Sicilian Bergamot and Chinese Tea, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Exotic floral notes and Damask Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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