Fragrance comparison

Cuba vs Parfum Subtil

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 437 ratings analysed

Cuba

Milton Lloyd

4.1435 votes

Rank #33,167 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Parfum Subtil

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2002

4.05402 votes

Rank #24,110 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum Subtil takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cuba
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parfum Subtil
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Cuba3/7

Parfum Subtil4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CubaMilton Lloyd

Parfum SubtilSalvatore Ferragamo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

4.05/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

Category winnerParfum SubtilRating 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

32%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

402 votes

Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityParfum Subtil

SillageParfum Subtil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

sweet91%

cherry83%

fruity74%

floral65%

green56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet 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

CherryFruity NotesOrange Blossom

Heart

TulipJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

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InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cherry, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,110

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched2002

Reviews0

Category winnerParfum SubtilHigher 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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Salvatore Ferragamo Parfum Subtil is a crisp, sparkling floral fragrance centered on juicy dark cherry, sunny orange blossom, and fresh green tulip petals. Created in 2002 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this scent opens with an energetic splash of sweet fruit and citrus blossoms before gently settling into a…

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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 Parfum Subtil?

Parfum Subtil takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuba is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Parfum Subtil is rated 4.05/5 from 402 votes. Choose Cuba for a white floral and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parfum Subtil for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cuba or Parfum Subtil?

Parfum Subtil lasts longest (Parfum Subtil 62/100, Cuba 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba or Parfum Subtil?

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

Do Cuba and Parfum Subtil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cherry, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Cuba or Parfum Subtil better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuba and Parfum Subtil?

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. Parfum Subtil has top notes of Cherry, Fruity Notes and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tulip, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.