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City York

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Patchouli
Parfum · men

Cuba City York is a parfum concentration fragrance that delivers substantial longevity and projection, making it a serious choice for daily wear rather than a casual splash.

The scent opens with bright citrus and spice, leading with lemon and orange alongside ginger and juniper for a fresh, slightly peppery top. The heart settles into a more herbal-aromatic space with cardamom and juniper playing off a earthy lavender, while patchouli begins introducing deeper textural elements. The base grounds everything with oakmoss and vetiver, giving the fragrance a woody, slightly mossy dry-down that bridges the aromatic and earthy sides effectively.

City York works well for someone seeking a versatile aromatic fragrance that leans slightly spicy without becoming heavy or sweet. It's appropriate year-round and across most situations, from casual to business settings. The composition sits comfortably between traditional and contemporary sensibilities. This aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader scent DNA profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
90%
Green
28%
Aromatic
80%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
50%
Patchouli
43%
Earthy
100%
Powdery
22%
Spicy
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
ginger
ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
juniper
juniper
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.
orange
orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
cardamom
cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
juniper
juniper
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.
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
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.
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
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 TacticianBest match86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Aristocrat86% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

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

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh90%Green28%Aromatic80%Woody100%
Fragrance Family
Fougère
Parfum

Cuba City York— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: City York is $14.25. Without a coupon the lowest price is $14.25. 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 City York? +
$14.25 at Fragrance Outlet. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Cuba City York smell like? +
Cuba City York is a parfum concentration fragrance that delivers substantial longevity and projection, making it a serious choice for daily wear rather than a casual splash. The scent opens with bright citrus and spice, leading with lemon and orange alongside ginger and juniper for a fresh, slightly peppery top. The heart settles into a more herbal-aromatic space with cardamom and juniper playing off a earthy lavender, while patchouli begins introducing deeper textural elements. The base grounds everything with oakmoss and vetiver, giving the fragrance a woody, slightly mossy dry-down that bridges the aromatic and earthy sides effectively. City York works well for someone seeking a versatile aromatic fragrance that leans slightly spicy without becoming heavy or sweet. It's appropriate year-round and across most situations, from casual to business settings. The composition sits comfortably between traditional and contemporary sensibilities. This aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader scent DNA profiles.
What are the notes in Cuba City York? +
Top: ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange. Heart: cardamom, juniper, lavender, patchouli. Base: oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver.
What fragrance family is City York? +
Cuba City York belongs to the Fougère fragrance family. It is an Parfum.
What other fragrances smell like Cuba City York? +
Based on shared notes, Cuba Grey (patchouli, vetiver, lavender, patchouli), Essential Parfums Mon Vetiver (patchouli, vetiver, juniper, juniper), L'Artisan Parfumeur Il Etait Un Bois unisex (oakmoss, patchouli, patchouli, lemon), Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss (oakmoss, patchouli, lavender, lemon), Hilde Soliani Zio Agide unisex (oakmoss, patchouli, lavender, juniper) may smell similar to City York.
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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