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Cuba Authentic Flame
Cuba

Authentic Flame

Citrus
Fresh
Fruity
Aquatic
Ozonic
Aromatic
Woody
EDT · 2022 · men

Cuba is a niche fragrance house known for creating bold, character-driven scents that often draw inspiration from Cuban culture and lifestyle.

Authentic Flame opens with a bright trio of coconut, pineapple, and bergamot that leans distinctly sweet and gourmand. The heart shifts toward aquatic territory with sea notes, creating an unexpected contrast with the sugary opening. The base settles into a warm, creamy finish built on tonka bean and sandalwood, with cedar adding structure and woodiness. The overall composition sits firmly in gourmand territory with tropical fruity-woody DNA, making it feel like a dessert-forward fragrance tempered by marine freshness.

This works best for someone who enjoys sweet, edible fragrances but wants more complexity than a straight vanilla bomb. The sea notes prevent it from becoming cloying, while the cedar keeps it grounded. It's a versatile EDT suited to casual wear year-round, though the tropical opening makes it especially appealing in warmer months. Best suited for The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom types.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
100%
Fruity
90%
Aquatic
83%
Ozonic
83%
Aromatic
39%
Woody
78%
Vanilla
60%
Sweet
56%
Gourmand
50%
Creamy
56%
Tropical
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Coconut
Coconut
Creamy, tropical, and slightly sunscreen-like, coconut reads as summery and carefree. In light doses it adds a beachy sweetness; in heavier use it can veer into suntan lotion territory. Most effective when paired with citrus or florals to lift it from the beach bar and into the realm of wearable tropical fragrance.
Pineapple
Pineapple
Vivid, tropical, and intensely sweet with a slightly fermented, almost winey quality, pineapple is one of the most assertive tropical fruit notes. It adds an immediate, unambiguous tropical sweetness that can dominate if used too heavily. In moderate amounts it adds a lively, summery energy to fruity and aquatic compositions.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Sea Notes
Sea Notes
Base · 3–12 hrs
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Cedar
Cedar
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match85% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Aristocrat85% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh100%Fruity90%Aquatic83%Ozonic83%
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
EDT

Cuba Authentic Flame— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Authentic Flame is $8.95. Without a coupon the lowest price is $8.95. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Cuba fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Cuba Authentic Flame? +
$8.95 at FragranceShop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Cuba Authentic Flame smell like? +
Cuba is a niche fragrance house known for creating bold, character-driven scents that often draw inspiration from Cuban culture and lifestyle. Authentic Flame opens with a bright trio of coconut, pineapple, and bergamot that leans distinctly sweet and gourmand. The heart shifts toward aquatic territory with sea notes, creating an unexpected contrast with the sugary opening. The base settles into a warm, creamy finish built on tonka bean and sandalwood, with cedar adding structure and woodiness. The overall composition sits firmly in gourmand territory with tropical fruity-woody DNA, making it feel like a dessert-forward fragrance tempered by marine freshness. This works best for someone who enjoys sweet, edible fragrances but wants more complexity than a straight vanilla bomb. The sea notes prevent it from becoming cloying, while the cedar keeps it grounded. It's a versatile EDT suited to casual wear year-round, though the tropical opening makes it especially appealing in warmer months. Best suited for The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom types.
What are the notes in Cuba Authentic Flame? +
Top: Coconut, Pineapple, Bergamot. Heart: Sea Notes. Base: Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Cedar.
What fragrance family is Authentic Flame? +
Cuba Authentic Flame belongs to the Gourmand fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Cuba Authentic Flame? +
Based on shared notes, Cuba Hot (Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Sea Notes, Coconut), Montblanc Starwalker Extreme for men (Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Sea Notes, Pineapple), Swiss Arabian Ghazi for men (Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Sea Notes, Bergamot), nautica Acqua Rush Gold for men (Sandalwood, Cedar, Sea Notes, Bergamot), Bois 1920 Spigo 1920 (Sandalwood, Cedar, Sea Notes, Pineapple) may smell similar to Authentic Flame.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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