Cuba Cologne
Czech & SpeakeCologne2002
Side by side
Cuba Cologne vs. Ombre Noire
Is Cuba Cologne better than Ombre Noire?
Ombre Noire rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MintFrankincenseCedarwoodBergamotTonka Bean
greenfresh spicyaromatictobaccowoodywarm spicysweetamber
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 Cologne and Ombre Noire?
| Cuba Cologne | Ombre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2002 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | John Stephen | Karine Dubreuil-Sereni |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cuba Cologne and Ombre Noire smell?
Cuba Cologne
Green
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Tobacco
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rum
Citrus
Ombre Noire
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
Green
Tobacco
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cuba Cologne and Ombre Noire share?
Top
MintRumLimeBergamot
Fig LeafMintBergamot
Heart
Bay LeafCloveGrassRoseTonka Bean
Tobacco LeafCinnamonPapyrus
Base
TobaccoFrankincenseVetiverCedarwood
CognacMyrrhFrankincenseCedarwoodCedarTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LimeBergamot
Bergamot
Herbaceous Notes
Bay LeafMint
Mint
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
MyrrhTonka Bean
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
CedarwoodCedar
Gourmandy Notes
Rum
Cognac
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Spicy Notes
Clove
Cinnamon
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco Leaf
Where they fit
When and where do Cuba Cologne and Ombre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cuba Cologne or Ombre Noire?
| Cuba Cologne | Ombre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cuba Cologne and Ombre Noire?
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
If you're hunting for a tobacco fragrance that won't drown in sweetness, this is the one. The mint keeps it honest. The warmth earns its place. Not a statement piece.Ombre Noire
The hunt
Where to buy Cuba Cologne and Ombre Noire
| Cuba Cologne | Ombre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $103.36ecosmetics |
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