Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs No 133 Pretty Blossom

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cuba

Milton Lloyd

4.1435 votes

Rank #33,661 White FloralMusky

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46%scent match

Some overlap

No 133 Pretty Blossom

Stradivarius

3.8126 votes

Rank #51,368 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No 133 Pretty Blossom
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuba6/7

No 133 Pretty Blossom0/7

Ratings & consensus: Cuba
Community sentiment: Cuba
Longevity: Tie
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

No 133 Pretty BlossomStradivarius

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 34%

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

23%Love

50%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCuba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

amber100%

white floral88%

floral77%

citrus65%

animalic53%

sweet42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, floral 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

Orange Blossom

Heart

Freesia

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Freesia 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall63

Winter50

Day100

Night30

Category winnerCubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men9

Unisex9

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,368

PerfumerOlaf Larsen

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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Stradivarius No 133 Pretty Blossom opens with a bright, crisp splash of orange blossom before revealing a cool, peppery freesia heart. Created by perfumer Olaf Larsen in 2019, this high-street eau de toilette blends sunny white floral tones with a warm amber base. The initial spray delivers clean citrus facets that qu…

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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 No 133 Pretty Blossom?

Cuba takes 6 of 7 categories. Cuba is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; No 133 Pretty Blossom is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes. Choose Cuba for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No 133 Pretty Blossom for a amber and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or No 133 Pretty Blossom?

They last about the same: Cuba 56/100, No 133 Pretty Blossom 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or No 133 Pretty Blossom?

Cuba projects furthest (Cuba 54/100, No 133 Pretty Blossom 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba and No 133 Pretty Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Freesia and Amber.

Is Cuba or No 133 Pretty Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba is the stronger pick. Cuba suits daytime wear; No 133 Pretty Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba and No 133 Pretty Blossom?

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. No 133 Pretty Blossom has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Amber.