Cuba Urbis Parfums

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023

At a glance

Is Cuba Urbis Parfums worth trying?

CUBA by URBIS PARFUMS is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
warm spicy, sweet, citrus with Bergamot, Cardamom, Clove

The first impression

CUBA by URBIS PARFUMS is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. CUBA was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Cardamom, Clove, Mandarin Orange and Davana; middle notes are White Honey, Green Notes, Saffron, Cedar and Plum; base notes are Tobacco, Honey, Vanilla, Tonka, Gourmand Accord, dark woodsy notes, Leather and Oud.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%
sweet 85%
citrus 70%
tobacco 60%
vanilla 50%
aromatic 40%
green 35%
woody 30%
honey 25%
leather 20%

The perfumer behind it

Nathalie Feisthauer

Nathalie Feisthauer

Nathalie Feisthauer is a perfumer who has created for niche houses such as A-chromiq, Aedes de Venustas, and Alendor Perfumes. Her portfolio includes luminous and opaque contrasts in the Odr series for A-chromiq, as well as complex scents like Geschein for ANNO 1555. She also developed fragrances for Amaffi Perfume House, showcasing a range from floral to woody compositions.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Cardamom Cardamom
Clove Clove
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Davana Davana

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

White Honey White Honey
Green Notes Green Notes
Saffron Saffron
Cedar Cedar
Plum Plum

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tobacco Tobacco
Honey Honey
Vanilla Vanilla
Tonka Tonka
Gourmand Accord Gourmand Accord
dark woodsy notes dark woodsy notes
Leather Leather
Oud Oud

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Cuba Urbis Parfums

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into gold, much like Cuba’s fusion of tobacco, honey, and oud. This fragrance is a crucible of contrasts-spicy cardamom, smoky leather, and sweet vanilla-mirroring their ability to find harmony in chaos.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear tailored jackets with vintage cufflinks, a nod to old-world mystique. Their palette is rich: burgundy, emerald, and midnight blue. The scent’s opulent layers suit their love for textures-brocade, aged parchment, and polished wood.

Philosophy & Values

They seek the hidden threads connecting all things. Saffron’s rarity and tobacco’s earthiness reflect their belief: magic lies in the mundane. Every moment is an experiment.

Relationships

They intrigue with their depth, though their intensity can overwhelm. Partners must navigate the oud’s darkness to uncover the honey’s sweetness. Their bonds are alchemical-tested by fire.

Lifestyle

Labs, libraries, or dimly lit lounges-they thrive where ideas ferment. The scent lingers in their wake, a trail of clove and cedar, like ink on ancient recipes.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can isolate them. The leather’s toughness hints at walls built too high.

Conclusion

Cuba is the Alchemist’s elixir: a potion of spice and smoke, proof that even the heaviest elements can be gilded.