Cuba Paris Cuba Black: woody, aromatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Cuba Paris Cuba Black dupe we found is Lomani pour Homme — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Cuba Paris Cuba Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Cuba Paris Cuba Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lomani pour Homme | 85% | about $20* (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lomani El Paso | 83% | about $15 (−40%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Paris Elysees Mezzo | 87% | about $15 (−40%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Milton Lloyd The Man Silver | 84% | about $20* (−20%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Paris Elysees Attimo | 84% | about $15 (−40%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
A clean, soapy take on the classic aromatic fougère style of Cuba Black, featuring crisp citrus and herbal notes.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Cuba Paris Cuba Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,026 community ratings.
Shares the rustic, woody-spicy warmth of Cuba Black, leaning into a dry, herbal-leather direction.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Cuba Paris Cuba Black, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 342 community ratings.
Captures the traditional anise and lavender essence of Cuba Black's profile, offering a smooth, warm dry-down.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Cuba Paris Cuba Black, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 21 community ratings.
Delivers a powerful burst of aromatic herbs and woody moss, reminiscent of the retro-masculine vibe of Cuba Black.
It lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 80 community ratings.
A sharp, fresh-spicy alternative that echoes the dark, clean, and masculine energy of Cuba Black.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Cuba Paris Cuba Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 63 community ratings.
Paris Elysees Attimo, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Cuba Paris Cuba Black.
Milton Lloyd The Man Silver, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Cuba Paris Cuba Black.
Paris Elysees Mezzo, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Cuba Paris Cuba Black itself sells from $5.59 (35 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lomani Lomani pour Homme saves you about $5 a year against Cuba Paris Cuba Black. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Milton Lloyd The Man Silver (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Cuba Paris Cuba Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-18.