Fragrance comparison

Cubia vs Idol Spirit for Him

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cubia

Tiziana Terenzi

3.66140 votes

Rank #17,159 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Idol Spirit for Him

American Idol

3.605 votes

Rank #61,099 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cubia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cubia
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Idol Spirit for Him
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cubia3/4

Idol Spirit for Him1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cubia
Sillage & projection: Cubia
Value for money: Idol Spirit for Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cubia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CubiaTiziana Terenzi

Idol Spirit for HimAmerican Idol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

7%Hate

140 votes

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCubia

SillageCubia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIdol Spirit for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity83%

citrus65%

fresh48%

sweet30%

fruity100%

fresh86%

green72%

woody58%

citrus44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fruity, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

PeachBlack Currant

Base

Woody Notes

Notes

Granny Smith appleCitrusesBlack CurrantWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Black Currant. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex49

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,159

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#61,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCubiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cubia opens with an immediate burst of bright citruses, offering a sharp and watery freshness. The scent quickly develops on the skin, bringing forward a soft peach note that balances the initial acidity without turning syrupy. As it settles, woody notes provide a dry base that grounds the light fruit. This fragrance …

Reviews →

Idol Spirit for Him is an accessible citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 2004. It opens with a crisp Granny Smith apple note paired with sharp citruses. As it settles, it reveals a green, slightly spicy heart that feels clean and unobtrusive for daily casual wear. It is a straightforward scent for those who prefer l…

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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, Cubia or Idol Spirit for Him?

Cubia takes 3 of 4 categories. Cubia is rated 3.66/5 from 140 votes; Idol Spirit for Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cubia for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Idol Spirit for Him for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cubia or Idol Spirit for Him?

Cubia lasts longest (Cubia 71/100, Idol Spirit for Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cubia or Idol Spirit for Him?

Cubia projects furthest (Cubia 66/100, Idol Spirit for Him 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cubia and Idol Spirit for Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses and Black Currant.

Is Cubia or Idol Spirit for Him better for summer or winter?

Idol Spirit for Him suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cubia and Idol Spirit for Him?

Cubia has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Peach and Black Currant, a base of Woody Notes. Idol Spirit for Him features Granny Smith apple, Citruses, Black Currant and Woodsy Notes.