Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Happy In Bloom 2017

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

7 wins

Cuba

Milton Lloyd

4.1435 votes

Rank #35,684 White FloralMusky

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Happy In Bloom 2017

Clinique

3.77164 votes

Rank #38,679 GreenFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba takes 7 of 7 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Happy In Bloom 2017
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuba7/7

Happy In Bloom 20170/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CubaMilton Lloyd

Happy In Bloom 2017Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

3.77/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 51%Had 27%Want 22%

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

47%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCuba

SillageCuba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

green100%

fresh88%

aquatic77%

floral65%

white floral53%

fruity42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green AccordWater NotesMirabelle

Heart1 to 2.5 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Amber and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Happy In Bloom 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall78

Winter78

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer93

Fall28

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Category winnerCubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCubaHigher 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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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2017 offers a crisp, dewy approach to the cheerful floral style the brand is recognized for. The scent opens with a splash of clear water notes, crisp green accord, and the mild tart sweetness of ripe mirabelle plum. As the dewy top settles, the fragrance shifts into a clean bouquet led by lily…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuba or Happy In Bloom 2017?

Cuba takes 7 of 7 categories. Cuba is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Happy In Bloom 2017 is rated 3.77/5 from 164 votes. Choose Cuba for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Happy In Bloom 2017 for a green and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Happy In Bloom 2017?

Cuba lasts longest (Cuba 56/100, Happy In Bloom 2017 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Happy In Bloom 2017?

Cuba projects furthest (Cuba 54/100, Happy In Bloom 2017 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Happy In Bloom 2017 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Amber and Woody Notes.

Is Cuba or Happy In Bloom 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba is the stronger pick. Cuba suits daytime wear; Happy In Bloom 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and Happy In Bloom 2017?

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. Happy In Bloom 2017 has top notes of Green Accord, Water Notes and Mirabelle, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.