Fragrance comparison

Paris Izmir vs Cuba Vip

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

5 wins

Paris Izmir

Carven

4.19147 votes

Rank #10,390 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Cuba Vip

Cuba Paris

4.0587 votes

Rank #29,463 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Izmir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paris Izmir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cuba Vip
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Paris Izmir5/7

Cuba Vip2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris IzmirCarven

Cuba VipCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

4.05/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 29%Want 38%

Category winnerParis IzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

33%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerParis IzmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityParis Izmir

SillageParis Izmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCuba VipBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

caramel92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Top

TeaBergamotFreesiaRose

Heart

PralineCoffeeHeliotropeRed BerriesOrchid

Base

CaramelBenzoinIrisSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer57

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night83

Category winnerCuba VipMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex34

Women60

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#29,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis IzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Izmir opens with a crisp flash of bergamot and freesia before revealing a dense heart of Turkish rose and smoky myrrh. Rich benzoin and earthy patchouli settle into the base, creating a cozy honeyed warmth. It suits cool October afternoons when you want a rich floral sweater scent.

Reviews →

Cuba Vip by Cuba Paris is an easygoing, budget-friendly gourmand perfume that wraps sweet dessert warmth in a fresh floral tea aroma. The scent opens with a bright splash of citrusy bergamot, herbal black tea, and fresh freesia petals. This brisk start quickly gives way to a cozy, comforting heart of nutty praline, ro…

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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, Paris Izmir or Cuba Vip?

Paris Izmir takes 5 of 7 categories. Paris Izmir is rated 4.19/5 from 147 votes; Cuba Vip is rated 4.05/5 from 87 votes. Choose Paris Izmir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cuba Vip for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Izmir or Cuba Vip?

Paris Izmir lasts longest (Paris Izmir 74/100, Cuba Vip 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Izmir or Cuba Vip?

Paris Izmir projects furthest (Paris Izmir 66/100, Cuba Vip 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Izmir and Cuba Vip smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Paris Izmir or Cuba Vip better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Vip is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris Izmir is the stronger pick. Cuba Vip suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Izmir and Cuba Vip?

Paris Izmir has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli. Cuba Vip has top notes of Tea, Bergamot, Freesia and Rose, heart notes of Praline, Coffee, Heliotrope and Red Berries, a base of Caramel, Benzoin, Iris and Sandalwood.