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    Cuba Red vs. Style in Play

    Cuba Red by Cuba Paris bottle

    Cuba Red

    Cuba Paris
    Eau de Toilette2004
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Cuba Red peaks in summer, while Style in Play belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cuba Red vs. Style in Play
    Cuba RedStyle in Play
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20042004
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerBob AlianoAnnick Menardo
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green AppleMaclura FruitArborvitae
    Green AppleThuja
    Heart
    Cedar LeavesJasmineSiberian Stone Pine
    Pine TreeJasmineCedar
    Base
    VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
    White MuskVetiverPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cuba Red vs. Style in Play
    Cuba RedStyle in Play
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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