Chinese Tobacco
19-692017
Side by side
Chinese Tobacco vs. Cuba Cologne
Chinese Tobacco rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chinese Tobacco | Cuba Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Cologne |
| Launched | 2017 | 2002 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois | John Stephen |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chinese Tobacco
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Tobacco
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Mineral
Cuba Cologne
Green
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Tobacco
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rum
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotTobaccoRed PepperLemon
MintRumLimeBergamot
Heart
CorianderGinger
Bay LeafCloveGrassRoseTonka Bean
Base
Incense resinCedarwoodOudAsphaltVetiverVanilla
TobaccoFrankincenseVetiverCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chinese Tobacco | Cuba Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The coal tar is the gamble. Most houses bury it. 19-69 put it in the concept. What you get is a tobacco that smells like a decision, someone who chose this on purpose, not because it was safe.Chinese Tobacco
Czech & Speake built its reputation on restraint, but Cuba plays louder than you'd expect from Jermyn Street. The rum-tobacco axis is its spine, sweet, smoky, and confident.Cuba Cologne