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Silky Grass vs Cuba Prestige

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

Updated 1,039 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Prestige takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Silky Grass

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Cuba Prestige

    Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Silky Grass1/7
Cuba Prestige6/7
Ratings & consensus
Cuba Prestige
Community sentiment
Cuba Prestige
Longevity
Cuba Prestige
Sillage & projection
Cuba Prestige
Value for money
Cuba Prestige
Versatility
Cuba Prestige
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Silky Grass

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Silky GrassBrocard
Cuba PrestigeCuba Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 63%Had 23%Want 14%
3.88/ 5 · 900 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerCuba PrestigeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
44%Like
30%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

139 votes

32%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate

900 votes

Category winnerCuba PrestigeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity41
〰 Sillage36
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCuba Prestige

SillageCuba Prestige

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value89
Category winnerCuba PrestigeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
white floral74%
woody65%
fresh56%
amber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonBergamotBlack CurrantCardamom
Heart
MateJasmine
Base
OakmossMuskCedar
Top
Black CurrantBergamotLemonGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomJasmineRosemary
Base
AmberCedarLabdanumOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Cardamom. 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
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Spring27
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCuba PrestigeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex39
Women60
Men86
Unisex13
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,275

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSilky GrassHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silky Grass by Brocard opens with a sharp burst of lemon zest and green cardamom before softening into cool mate tea. Jasmine adds a faint floral touch while cedar and oakmoss keep the base grounded. It stays light on skin during humid summer mornings when heavy scents feel suffocating.

Reviews →

Cuba Prestige by Cuba Paris opens with a zesty splash of bergamot, lemon, and tangy black currant before settling into a heart of aromatic lavender and warm cardamom. As the citrus top settles, rich golden amber, labdanum, and dry cedar wood create a cozy, sweet base with caramel-like warmth. It makes an easy daily co…

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, Silky Grass or Cuba Prestige?

Cuba Prestige takes 6 of 7 categories. Silky Grass is rated 3.65/5 from 139 votes; Cuba Prestige is rated 3.88/5 from 900 votes. Choose Silky Grass for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cuba Prestige for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Silky Grass or Cuba Prestige?

Cuba Prestige lasts longest (Cuba Prestige 70/100, Silky Grass 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silky Grass or Cuba Prestige?

Cuba Prestige projects furthest (Cuba Prestige 61/100, Silky Grass 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silky Grass and Cuba Prestige smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Cardamom.

Is Silky Grass or Cuba Prestige better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Prestige is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba Prestige is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silky Grass and Cuba Prestige?

Silky Grass has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Cardamom, heart notes of Mate and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Cuba Prestige has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

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