Fragrance comparison

Grise vs Cuba Carnaval

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

5 wins

Grise

Maison Alhambra

4.1288 votes

Rank #10,221 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Cuba Carnaval

Cuba Paris

3.8228 votes

Rank #45,204 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grise takes 5 of 7 categories.

Grise
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuba Carnaval
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Grise5/7

Cuba Carnaval2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GriseMaison Alhambra

Cuba CarnavalCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 21%

Category winnerGriseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

88 votes

21%Love

54%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerGriseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGrise

SillageCuba Carnaval

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value95

Category winnerCuba CarnavalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

patchouli83%

rose74%

mossy65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCedar

Base

OakmossSandalwoodAmber

Top

BergamotPepperLemonBasilCinnamon

Heart

ClovesRosePalisander Rosewood

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedar. 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

Summer74

Fall98

Winter68

Day100

Night78

Spring60

Summer100

Fall90

Winter20

Day100

Night58

Category winnerGriseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex58

Women36

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#45,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGriseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grise by Maison Alhambra provides a crisp, chypre-inspired profile for those who enjoy earthy, professional scents. It opens with a bright bergamot and rose accord, settling into a patchouli and oakmoss base. This versatile, unisex fragrance works well in office settings or during the transition between spring and aut…

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Cuba Carnaval by Cuba Paris is a crisp and comforting woody aromatic cologne that opens with an energetic blend of zesty lemon, tart bergamot, and cracked black pepper. A pinch of ground cinnamon and fresh basil adds an uplifting barbershop edge from the first spray. As the citrus brightness settles, the heart brings …

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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, Grise or Cuba Carnaval?

Grise takes 5 of 7 categories. Grise is rated 4.12/5 from 88 votes; Cuba Carnaval is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes. Choose Grise for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Carnaval for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grise or Cuba Carnaval?

Grise lasts longest (Grise 65/100, Cuba Carnaval 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grise or Cuba Carnaval?

Cuba Carnaval projects furthest (Cuba Carnaval 58/100, Grise 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grise and Cuba Carnaval smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Grise or Cuba Carnaval better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Carnaval is the stronger pick. For winter, Grise is the stronger pick. Grise suits daytime wear; Cuba Carnaval suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grise and Cuba Carnaval?

Grise has top notes of Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber. Cuba Carnaval has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Cloves, Rose and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.