Turn & Stare
Keiko MecheriEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Turn & Stare vs. Cuir Cuba Intense
Is Turn & Stare better than Cuir Cuba Intense?
Turn & Stare projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Patchouli
woodyfloralsoft spicy
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Turn & Stare and Cuir Cuba Intense?
| Turn & Stare | Cuir Cuba Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Keiko Mecheri | Patricia de Nicolai |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Turn & Stare and Cuir Cuba Intense smell?
Turn & Stare
Fruity
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Floral
Leather
Soft Spicy
Musky
Cuir Cuba Intense
Soft Spicy
Anis
Fresh Spicy
Tobacco
Sweet
Green
Aromatic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Turn & Stare and Cuir Cuba Intense share?
Top
Bergamot
LicoriceStar AniseMintLemon
Heart
OsmanthusBlackcurrantCitruses
—Base
PatchouliSuedeSpicy Notes
TobaccoHayPatchouliCedarwoodCivetLiatris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Turn & Stare or Cuir Cuba Intense?
| Turn & Stare | Cuir Cuba Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Turn & Stare and Cuir Cuba Intense?
Turn & Stare is for the man who notices everything and lets himself be noticed back. Chypre floral structure meets masculine wearability, no wallflower energy here.Turn & Stare
The name promises leather. The fragrance delivers tobacco, anis, and a complexity that earns its reputation. Yes, the opening is bold, some call it challenging, others call it the best part.Cuir Cuba Intense
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