Cuba vs Sofia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuba takes 4 of 7 categories.
CubaChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SofiaChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cuba4/7
Sofia3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cuba
- Community sentiment
- Cuba
- Longevity
- Sofia
- Sillage & projection
- Sofia
- Value for money
- Cuba
- Versatility
- Cuba
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sofia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CubaMilton LloydSofiaMazzolariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%
3.83/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%
Category winnerCubaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
51%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
32%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySofia
SillageSofia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCubaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
musky92%
floral84%
woody77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
woody90%
honey80%
sweet70%
patchouli60%
rose50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomFreesiaCherryLemonPeach
Heart
JasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyAmberHoney
Base
MuskPatchouliWoody Notes
Top
Orange BlossomJasmine
Heart
HoneyRose
Base
PatchouliWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall78
Winter78
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer90
Fall90
Winter70
Day100
Night100
Category winnerCubaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,588
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,267
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerSofiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMilton 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…
Reviews →Sofia by Mazzolari is a honeyed white floral with orange blossom, jasmine and rose at the front. Reviewers describe a fresh, realistic rose early on, followed by sweeter jasmine and orange blossom, sometimes with a soft tea-like impression. It is easy to like if you enjoy bright feminine florals with honeyed warmth, b…
Reviews →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 Sofia?
Cuba takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuba is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Sofia is rated 3.83/5 from 72 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 Sofia for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuba or Sofia?
Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 75/100, Cuba 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuba or Sofia?
Sofia projects furthest (Sofia 70/100, Cuba 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuba and Sofia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Honey.
Is Cuba or Sofia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuba is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuba is the stronger pick. Cuba suits daytime wear; Sofia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuba and Sofia?
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. Sofia has top notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, heart notes of Honey and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes.
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