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Cuba Black
Cuba

Black

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Earthy
EDT · men

Cuba Black is an EDT from Cuba, a brand known for accessible fragrances that deliver solid performance without pretense.

The fragrance opens with a bright herbal-citrus combination of bergamot, lemon, and artemisia, anchored by lavender and rosemary. These same herbaceous notes form the heart, creating a coherent aromatic composition that feels fresh and grounded rather than sharp. The base transitions into woody territory with cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood, rounded out by leather and oakmoss for depth and structure. Overall, Black reads as a classical aromatic woody, straightforward in its composition and execution.

This is a solid everyday fragrance for men who appreciate clean, herbal scents without floral sweetness or excessive complexity. It works well in professional settings and casual wear, particularly suitable for spring and fall when the aromatic warmth feels most natural. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader, Cuba Black deserves consideration.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
15%
Fresh
100%
Green
90%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
84%
Vetiver
60%
Earthy
42%
Powdery
26%
Leather
50%
Creamy
21%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
artemisia
artemisia
The wormwood family, artemisia adds a dry, herbal, slightly bitter greenness that evokes wild Mediterranean hillsides and ancient apothecaries. It's the botanical that gives absinthe its distinctive aura. In perfumery it grounds compositions in something honest and slightly difficult, which makes them feel more real.
basil
basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
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.
lavender
lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
lemon
lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
rosemary
rosemary
Herbal, camphorous, and slightly pine-like, rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with a clean, almost medicinal crispness. It adds freshness and a culinary familiarity to fragrances, grounding more abstract notes in something real. A pillar of classic fougère (fern) fragrances and modern herbal compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
artemisia
artemisia
The wormwood family, artemisia adds a dry, herbal, slightly bitter greenness that evokes wild Mediterranean hillsides and ancient apothecaries. It's the botanical that gives absinthe its distinctive aura. In perfumery it grounds compositions in something honest and slightly difficult, which makes them feel more real.
basil
basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
lavender
lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
rosemary
rosemary
Herbal, camphorous, and slightly pine-like, rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with a clean, almost medicinal crispness. It adds freshness and a culinary familiarity to fragrances, grounding more abstract notes in something real. A pillar of classic fougère (fern) fragrances and modern herbal compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
cedar
cedar
leather
leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
oakmoss
oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
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.
vetiver
vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The AristocratBest match89% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

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

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician83% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.
Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.
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Scent Profile
Citrus15%Fresh100%Green90%Aromatic100%Woody84%
Fragrance Family
Fougère
EDT

Cuba Black— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Black is $5.09. Without a coupon the lowest price is $5.09. 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 Black? +
$5.09 at FragFlex. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Cuba Black smell like? +
Cuba Black is an EDT from Cuba, a brand known for accessible fragrances that deliver solid performance without pretense. The fragrance opens with a bright herbal-citrus combination of bergamot, lemon, and artemisia, anchored by lavender and rosemary. These same herbaceous notes form the heart, creating a coherent aromatic composition that feels fresh and grounded rather than sharp. The base transitions into woody territory with cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood, rounded out by leather and oakmoss for depth and structure. Overall, Black reads as a classical aromatic woody, straightforward in its composition and execution. This is a solid everyday fragrance for men who appreciate clean, herbal scents without floral sweetness or excessive complexity. It works well in professional settings and casual wear, particularly suitable for spring and fall when the aromatic warmth feels most natural. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader, Cuba Black deserves consideration.
What are the notes in Cuba Black? +
Top: artemisia, basil, bergamot, lavender, lemon, rosemary. Heart: artemisia, basil, lavender, rosemary. Base: cedar, leather, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver.
What fragrance family is Black? +
Cuba Black belongs to the Fougère fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Cuba Black? +
Based on shared notes, Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Harrods for Him (cedar, leather, lavender, artemisia), Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss (oakmoss, vetiver, artemisia, lavender), Alexandria Fragrances Amai Mizu (cedar, sandalwood, basil, bergamot), Pierre Guillaume Paris Morning In Tipasa 7.2 unisex (cedar, sandalwood, rosemary, basil), Profumum Roma Orangea unisex (cedar, sandalwood, basil, bergamot) may smell similar to Black.
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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