Acqua di Cuba
Santa Maria Novella1998
Side by side
Acqua di Cuba vs. Back to Black
Is Acqua di Cuba better than Back to Black?
Acqua di Cuba rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
White HoneyTobaccoBergamot
honeysweettobaccofloralwarm spicy
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 Acqua di Cuba and Back to Black?
| Acqua di Cuba | Back to Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1998 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Calice Becker |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua di Cuba and Back to Black smell?
Acqua di Cuba
Citrus
Honey
Sweet
Tobacco
Aromatic
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Back to Black
Sweet
Honey
Tobacco
Amber
Cherry
Vanilla
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua di Cuba and Back to Black share?
Top
Bitter OrangeLemonBergamotLavender
BergamotCherryRaspberryGingerbreadCardamomNutmegSaffron
Heart
White HoneyTobaccoSpicy NotesClary Sage
TobaccoAlmondWhite HoneyCorianderChamomileGeraniumOlibanum
Base
LeatherVanilleWoody Notes
VanillaAmberTonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliFrench LabdanumCiste LabdanumOakVirginia CedarFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Spicy Notes
CorianderGingerbreadCardamomNutmegSaffron
Citric Notes
Bitter OrangeLemonBergamot
Bergamot
Floral Notes
Lavender
ChamomileGeranium
Gourmandy Notes
White Honey
AlmondWhite Honey
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
OakVirginia Cedar
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
Where they fit
When and where do Acqua di Cuba and Back to Black work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua di Cuba or Back to Black?
| Acqua di Cuba | Back to Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Acqua di Cuba and Back to Black?
The honey-tobacco combination is the real draw here, sweet enough to pull you in, savory enough to keep you guessing. It's not trying to please everyone.Acqua di Cuba
Back to Black is unapologetically rich, hovering in that dangerously intoxicating space between dessert and obssession. The honey-tobacco axis is seamless, the spice subtle enough not to overwhelm,.Back to Black
The hunt
Where to buy Acqua di Cuba and Back to Black
| Acqua di Cuba | Back to Black | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $235.89fragrancenet |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know