Cuba Red
Cuba ParisEau de Toilette2004
Side by side
Cuba Red vs. Mon Roi
Is Cuba Red better than Mon Roi?
Cuba Red peaks in summer, while Mon Roi belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
JasminePatchouli
woodyaromaticfruityearthywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Cuba Red and Mon Roi?
| Cuba Red | Mon Roi | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2004 | 2010 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Aliano | Janek Kozeluh |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cuba Red and Mon Roi smell?
Cuba Red
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fruity
Fresh
Patchouli
Earthy
Conifer
Mon Roi
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fruity
Mossy
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cuba Red and Mon Roi share?
Top
Green AppleMaclura FruitArborvitae
LavenderBergamotMangoLemonPineappleMandarin Orange
Heart
Cedar LeavesJasmineSiberian Stone Pine
Fruity NotesGeraniumCloveMintCarnationJasmineRoseViolet
Base
VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliRosewoodCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
LavenderGeraniumCarnationJasmineRoseViolet
Fruity Notes
Green AppleMaclura Fruit
Fruity NotesMangoPineapple
Woody Notes
Cedar LeavesSiberian Stone Pine
SandalwoodRosewoodCedar
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Cuba Red and Mon Roi work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cuba Red or Mon Roi?
| Cuba Red | Mon Roi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cuba Red and Mon Roi?
Red either grabs you immediately or it doesn't. That's not a flaw, it's the point. This is a fragrance that knows what it is: bold, aldehydic, built for presence. Wear it if you want to be noticed.Cuba Red
Mon Roi wears confidence like an old suit, already broken in, no longer trying. The tropical opening shocks some, seduces others. That fruity burst doesn't apologize for itself.Mon Roi
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