Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Elixir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 836 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuba

Milton Lloyd

4.1435 votes

Rank #37,588 White FloralMusky

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Elixir

Shakira

3.78801 votes

Rank #4,226 AmberFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cuba4/7

Elixir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cuba
Community sentiment: Cuba
Longevity: Elixir
Sillage & projection: Elixir
Value for money: Cuba
Versatility: Cuba
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CubaMilton Lloyd

ElixirShakira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

3.78/ 5 · 801 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerCubaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

24%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

801 votes

Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityElixir

SillageElixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomFreesiaCherryLemonPeach

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyAmberHoney

Base

MuskPatchouliWoody Notes

Top

Black PepperOrange Blossom

Heart

PeachFreesiaPeony

Base

AmberStyraxMuskWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Freesia, Peach and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall78

Winter78

Day100

Night23

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,226

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milton Lloyd Cuba opens with a sharp burst of citrus lemon and orange blossom before settling into a dense, clean floral musk. This budget-friendly option highlights how cheap price points do not always mean cheap smelling. The fragrance relies on a solid base of patchouli and clean musk, which creates a soapy, warm s…

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Shakira Elixir is an amber floral fragrance that breaks away from typical sugary sweet celebrity perfumes. Sonia Constant blends warm peach and black pepper with a deep resinous base. It suits budget conscious buyers seeking a cozy, spicy option for chilly autumn nights.

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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, Cuba or Elixir?

Cuba takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuba is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes. Choose Cuba for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Elixir?

Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 59/100, Cuba 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Elixir?

Projection is very close: Elixir 55/100, Cuba 54/100 for sillage.

Do Cuba and Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Freesia, Peach and Amber.

Is Cuba or Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Cuba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and Elixir?

Cuba has top notes of Orange Blossom, Freesia, Cherry and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Woody Notes. Elixir has top notes of Black Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amber, Styrax, Musk and White Cedar Extract.