What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and gourmand. Bergamot and pepper at the top, cloves and rose in the middle and cedar and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Carnaval notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Cuba Carnaval EDP in detail
Cuba is the house behind Carnaval EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €8, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Gianni Versace L'Homme.
Best season for Carnaval
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like cloves and cedar. Less obvious notes include lemon, palisander rosewood and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
Carnaval: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gianni Versace L'Homme and Azzaro spread further.
Cuba perfumes worth knowing
This house has 26 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Yes We Can, Variety and Red.
Carnaval dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (10 shared notes), Gianni Versace L'Homme (12 shared notes), Azzaro (9 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (9 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Carnaval?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How long does Carnaval last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.