Billion Dollar vs Cuban Incense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Billion Dollar takes 3 of 5 categories.
Billion DollarChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cuban IncenseChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Billion Dollar3/5
Cuban Incense2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Billion Dollar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cuban Incense
- Sillage & projection
- Cuban Incense
- Value for money
- Billion Dollar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Billion Dollar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Billion DollarParis ElyseesCuban IncenseAurora ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%
3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerBillion DollarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
143 votes
40%Love
10%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCuban Incense
SillageCuban Incense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBillion DollarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
woody60%
rose50%
musky100%
powdery92%
woody84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CloveNutmegRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberWhite Wood
Top
IncenseCloveCinnamonMandarin Orange
Heart
AngelicaJasmineVioletNutmegRose
Base
White MuskCedarVetyverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clove, Nutmeg and Rose. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer11
Fall93
Winter100
Day27
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#65,090
PerfumerM.H Gerashi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBillion DollarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBillion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…
Reviews →Cuban Incense by Aurora Scents offers an intense experience centered on deep, smoky resinous notes and warm spice. Designed for men who appreciate assertive scents, this 2022 release blends incense with clove and cedarwood for a dense, masculine profile. It performs well in cooler weather, making it a solid choice for…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Billion Dollar or Cuban Incense?
Billion Dollar takes 3 of 5 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Cuban Incense is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cuban Incense for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Cuban Incense?
Cuban Incense lasts longest (Cuban Incense 70/100, Billion Dollar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Cuban Incense?
Cuban Incense projects furthest (Cuban Incense 63/100, Billion Dollar 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Billion Dollar and Cuban Incense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clove, Nutmeg and Rose.
Is Billion Dollar or Cuban Incense better for summer or winter?
Billion Dollar suits evening wear; Cuban Incense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Cuban Incense?
Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. Cuban Incense has top notes of Incense, Clove, Cinnamon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Angelica, Jasmine, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Vetyver and Vanilla.
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