Fragrance comparison

Cuba Winner vs Limited 71 Extreme

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 235 ratings analysed

Cuba Winner

Cuba Paris · 2017

3.87176 votes

Rank #28,057 AquaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Limited 71 Extreme

WIDIAN

4.1059 votes

Rank #9,418 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Limited 71 Extreme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cuba Winner
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Limited 71 Extreme
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuba Winner2/7

Limited 71 Extreme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Limited 71 Extreme
Community sentiment: Cuba Winner
Longevity: Limited 71 Extreme
Sillage & projection: Limited 71 Extreme
Value for money: Cuba Winner
Versatility: Limited 71 Extreme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Limited 71 Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuba WinnerCuba Paris

Limited 71 ExtremeWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 71%Had 18%Want 10%

4.10/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerLimited 71 ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

176 votes

64%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

10%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerCuba WinnerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLimited 71 Extreme

SillageLimited 71 Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCuba WinnerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

oud92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

herbal61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Watery NotesLavenderBergamot

Heart

Bay LeafJasmine

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

SageLavenderBergamot

Heart

AkigalawoodAmberBay LeafCashmeran

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Bay Leaf 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer62

Fall67

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerLimited 71 ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerLimited 71 ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuba Winner by Cuba Paris is a crisp aromatic aquatic cologne built for easy daily wear. The fragrance opens with an energizing splash of salty watery notes, tart bergamot, and clean lavender that feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, an aromatic heart of green bay le…

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Limited 71 Extreme opens with aromatic lavender, sage and bergamot, then quickly turns darker and richer. The heart and base push woody amber, smoky oud, patchouli and cashmeran forward, giving it a resinous, sweet-spicy character with a slightly rugged edge. It reads bold, warm and textured rather than clean or airy.…

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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 Winner or Limited 71 Extreme?

Limited 71 Extreme takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuba Winner is rated 3.87/5 from 176 votes; Limited 71 Extreme is rated 4.10/5 from 59 votes. Choose Cuba Winner for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Limited 71 Extreme for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuba Winner or Limited 71 Extreme?

Limited 71 Extreme lasts longest (Limited 71 Extreme 84/100, Cuba Winner 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuba Winner or Limited 71 Extreme?

Limited 71 Extreme projects furthest (Limited 71 Extreme 73/100, Cuba Winner 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuba Winner and Limited 71 Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Amber.

Is Cuba Winner or Limited 71 Extreme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Limited 71 Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Limited 71 Extreme is the stronger pick. Limited 71 Extreme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuba Winner and Limited 71 Extreme?

Cuba Winner has top notes of Watery Notes, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Limited 71 Extreme has top notes of Sage, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Akigalawood, Amber, Bay Leaf and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.