Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Cuba

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 836 ratings analysed

Elixir

Shakira

3.78801 votes

Rank #4,226 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Cuba

Milton Lloyd

4.1435 votes

Rank #37,588 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
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.

Elixir3/7

Cuba4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirShakira

CubaMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 801 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

Category winnerCubaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

801 votes

37%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerCubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityElixir

SillageElixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

floral69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperOrange Blossom

Heart

PeachFreesiaPeony

Base

AmberStyraxMuskWhite Cedar Extract

Top

Orange BlossomFreesiaCherryLemonPeach

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyAmberHoney

Base

MuskPatchouliWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, 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

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall78

Winter78

Day100

Night23

Category winnerCubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,226

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#37,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shakira Elixir is an amber floral fragrance that breaks away from typical sugary sweet celebrity perfumes. Sonia Constant blends warm peach and black pepper with a deep resinous base. It suits budget conscious buyers seeking a cozy, spicy option for chilly autumn nights.

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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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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, Elixir or Cuba?

Cuba takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes; Cuba is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cuba for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Cuba?

Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 59/100, Cuba 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Cuba?

Projection is very close: Elixir 55/100, Cuba 54/100 for sillage.

Do Elixir and Cuba smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Freesia and Amber.

Is Elixir or Cuba better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elixir and Cuba?

Elixir has top notes of Black Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amber, Styrax, Musk and White Cedar Extract. 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.