Fragrance comparison

Jolene vs Cuban Incense

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Jolene

Na Nin

—0 votes

Rank #71,714 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Cuban Incense

Aurora Scents

3.5010 votes

Rank #59,056 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuban Incense takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

Jolene0/1

Cuban Incense1/1

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

JoleneNa Nin

Cuban IncenseAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

40%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

musky65%

rose53%

powdery42%

musky100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

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

Notes

Black PepperAngelicaMandarin OrangeAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseCloveCinnamonMandarin Orange

Heart

AngelicaJasmineVioletNutmegRose

Base

White MuskCedarVetyverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,714

PerfumerKate Jennings

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,056

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuban IncenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

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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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 Jolene and Cuban Incense smell similar?

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

Is Jolene or Cuban Incense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jolene and Cuban Incense?

Jolene features Black Pepper, Angelica, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Rose. 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.