Cuba Red
Cuba ParisEau de Toilette2004
Side by side
Cuba Red vs. Hugo
Is Cuba Red better than Hugo?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Green AppleVetiverCedar LeavesJasminePatchouli
woodyaromaticgreenfruityfresh
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 Hugo?
| Cuba Red | Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2004 | 1995 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Aliano | Bob Aliano |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do Cuba Red and Hugo smell?
Cuba Red
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fruity
Fresh
Patchouli
Earthy
Conifer
Hugo
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Fresh
Fruity
Lavender
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cuba Red and Hugo share?
Top
Green AppleMaclura FruitArborvitae
Green AppleCedar LeavesPine NeedlesGrapefruitMintThymeBasilRum
Heart
Cedar LeavesJasmineSiberian Stone Pine
CedarwoodGeranium LeafLavenderSageCarnationJasmine
Base
VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
Balsam FirMossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodSuede
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Cedar LeavesSiberian Stone Pine
CedarwoodCedar LeavesPine NeedlesSandalwood
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Geranium LeafLavenderCarnationJasmine
Fruity Notes
Green AppleMaclura Fruit
Green Apple
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Cuba Red and Hugo work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cuba Red or Hugo?
| Cuba Red | Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hugo?
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
Some fragrances want to own the room. This one is for the person who walks in and doesn't need anyone to look up. Moderate projection, intimate sillage.Hugo
The hunt
Where to buy Cuba Red and Hugo
| Cuba Red | Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 oz | — | $23.95fragranceshop |
| 2 oz | — | $49.30ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $25.95fragranceshop |
| 3.3 oz | — | $27.99ecosmetics |
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