Cuba Red
Cuba ParisEau de Toilette2004
Side by side
Cuba Red vs. Style in Play
Is Cuba Red better than Style in Play?
Cuba Red peaks in summer, while Style in Play belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Green AppleVetiverWhite MuskJasminePatchouli
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 Style in Play?
| Cuba Red | Style in Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2004 | 2004 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Aliano | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Cuba Red and Style in Play smell?
Cuba Red
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fruity
Fresh
Patchouli
Earthy
Conifer
Style in Play
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fruity
Fresh
Musky
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cuba Red and Style in Play share?
Top
Green AppleMaclura FruitArborvitae
Green AppleThuja
Heart
Cedar LeavesJasmineSiberian Stone Pine
Pine TreeJasmineCedar
Base
VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
White MuskVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Cedar LeavesSiberian Stone Pine
Pine TreeCedar
Fruity Notes
Green AppleMaclura Fruit
Green Apple
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Jasmine
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
White Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Cuba Red and Style in Play work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Cuba Red or Style in Play?
| Cuba Red | Style in Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Cuba Red and Style in Play?
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
Style in Play stands apart from other Lacoste fragrances. Green apple and jasmine together create something unexpected. The composition prioritizes character over predictability.Style in Play
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