Cuba Milestone by Cuba Paris

An interesting fragrance with personality. The opening offers a juicy fruity accord that is clearly perceived at first, but fades quickly to give prominence to birch and moss. The curious thing is that, when smelled from a distance, those fruity notes reappear, while up close, dry woods dominate. After about 1 to 2 hours, and very close to the skin, a sweet-fruity nuance emerges, while from afar the mossy notes appear. Projection and trail are typical of the Cuba house: moderate, correct for its price range. For the price, it offers more than acceptable performance and a coherent olfactory construction. I would especially recommend it for work environments—especially if you hold a position of authority—or for days when you want to project leadership. It’s not a scent that seeks to please with sweetness; rather, it conveys presence and authority.

I would say it’s the closest thing to Creed Aventus. When Creed Aventus launched back in 2010 and I started hanging out with wealthy people, smelling Creed Aventus was the most common thing for me. I always knew that smell and was fascinated by it, but I never knew what perfume it was. When I bought Cuba Milestone, it reminded me exactly of that same Aventus aroma. Without a doubt, this is the best Aventus inspiration and the cheapest!! You can go wild with it and nothing happens; it’s only $12 compared to Aventus’s $250. Club the Nuit is nowhere near what this is.

It creates a bit of ambivalence in me. In terms of aroma, I love it; it totally deserves the compliments it gets; it smells exquisite throughout its entire evolution. The only bad thing is that its formulation is an EDT, so the performance in terms of longevity and projection is low. If you like it, I would recommend buying SEVERAL bottles and basically bathing in it. The day Cuba releases an EDP of this fragrance, I’ll spend my savings, because the quality is definitely there; it just needs to be brought to light.

I have many much more expensive fragrances which I obviously love, but I have a special affection for this one because it’s with this one that I started in the world of fragrances, and it has a super rich aroma. I love it. I don’t have the problem of fragrances not lasting, but I do recommend to others that they be generous with the sprays anyway. Given its price, it doesn’t weigh heavily on the wallet to use and enjoy it.

I expected more from the Cuba house… They’ve trained me to expect great scents that stay true to what they’re trying to imitate, but here I only find a citrus opening followed by a very generic smell. I understand you shouldn’t expect much for $10, but I insist: I was negatively surprised. They usually suffer from poor longevity, but they don’t miss the aromatic profile.

I own way more expensive fragrances that I love, but I have a soft spot for this one because it’s where I started in the perfume world, and it smells super rich. I don’t have issues with longevity, though I recommend others to be generous with the sprays. For the price, it’s not heavy to use and enjoy.

Good friend Cuba gives us an inspired scent at a bargain price. Ideal for home, errands, the gym, or post-shower if you like cypress and don’t want to spend a fortune on perfumes. I use it after a shower and absolutely love it. Highly recommended!

It’s an Aventus version but fruitier, which I adore. It lasts six hours on me, though the projection drops to a personal bubble after an hour. It’s a great option to try the Aventus vibe without breaking the bank.

I assure you, it’s identical to Creed Aventus. I compared it with the original bottle; there’s no difference. A smoky, potent citrus, and masculine scent.