Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Medea

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 353 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuba

Milton Lloyd

4.1435 votes

Rank #37,832 White FloralMusky

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Medea

Carla Fracci

3.93318 votes

Rank #31,276 White FloralSweet

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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.
Medea
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cuba4/7

Medea3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CubaMilton Lloyd

MedeaCarla Fracci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

3.93/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 56%Had 44%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

26%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

318 votes

Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMedea

SillageMedea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus

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

CitrusesFreesia

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomTiare FlowerRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelPeachVanillaCoconutAmberMuskPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Freesia, Peach and Jasmine. 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

Spring57

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMedeaHigher 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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Medea by Carla Fracci is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Medea was launched in 2006. Top notes are Citruses and Freesia; middle notes are Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Caramel, Peach, Vanilla, Coconut, Amber, Musk and Precious Woods. It opens with Citr…

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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 Medea?

Cuba takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuba is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Medea is rated 3.93/5 from 318 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 Medea for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Medea?

Medea lasts longest (Medea 61/100, Cuba 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Medea?

Medea projects furthest (Medea 62/100, Cuba 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and Medea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Freesia, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Cuba or Medea better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuba and Medea?

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. Medea has top notes of Citruses and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower and Rose, a base of Caramel, Peach, Vanilla and Coconut.