Cuba Royal

Cuba Paris' Cuba Royal is one of two scents I purchased at Burlington for 7.99 last night. I already sprayed it on me and am ready to give my thoughts on it based on one wearing. Let's hope I don't regret this later... Anyway Cuba Royal, reminds me a little bit of Paco Rabanne 1 Million but I feel it performs like a linear predecessor to 1 Million Privé with 1 Million Cologne wearibility. There is something that gives the cinnamon that gives 1 Million scents its spice a slight smell of citruses but with a pretty good tobacco feel like with Privé to it along with the vanilla note listed in the notes breakdown as well. It really has a nice scent to it. The downside is a linear scent that is much different than what I am used to, even if it isn't a huge one. Even most clones I buy are typical note pyramid-based scents. It threw me for a loop but I like it none the less. The length is pretty good for a discount scent. It lasts about 1-3 hours projection wise though no where near 1 Million or even Privé level of about 3-5. I find it lasts about 3-5 hours on top of that hitting the 6/7 hours total that I also find with Privé and at times 1 Million. So I do like its longevity and performance based on this fact. The wearability of this scent is what makes it an all-star. Unlike the 1 Million Privé flanker as well as the original 1 Million, it can be used in the day as well as in spring and even summer, similar to the 1 Million Cologne flanker even if Cuba Royal isn't an aquatic like 1 Million Cologne is. Is it a work scent, yes actually. It is but be careful on the sprays. That said, it is entirely wearable during the daytime whether to kick it or for a day date. Is it a club scent, no but it can work for a few drinks at the bar. But it is far more relaxing than 1 Million or even Privé is, due to how strong they get. For this I actually will rate Cuba Royal a little bit higher than Privé at about an 8.2 out of 10 due to price point and increased wearability. I honestly love this scent since it is so wearable, especially in Arizona.

A lot of people say it reminds then of 1 million. I don't have 1 million so I can't speak on that. Heavy Vanilla after dry down with a bit of spice and tobacco. A steal at the $10-$15 price for 3.3 oz on Amazon. Look, I love vanilla based cologne in general. As such, at this price point and with the awesome vanilla scent, this is a winner that will be in my everyday rotation. I'll save Le Male, Eros, and Black Vanilla Absolute for date night. I don't have the nose to tell you any other notes besides vanilla, tobacco, and spice. I do think that this combined with Voyage would make an excellent start to a modern cologne collection. Both are inexpensive, different from each other, and smell great. This is probably a night/fall/winter cologne but I fully admit I ignore all that mess and just wear what I want and what I want to smell like, time of day and season completely ignored. I'm hopeless. Lol. As a newbie to cologne, I'd give this a solid 8.5. It really is quite nice. But take that with a bit of skepticism since, you know, what do I really know anyways? Worth picking up and trying for the price. To paligap: I noticed this too! I bought the large size Royal new from Amazon and there seemed to be an awful lot of air in there. Same with the 4 sample pack with gold, blue, red, and orange I bought new at Ross. They were the smaller 1.7 is size but seemed to have a lot of air in there. Maybe just the way it's packaged? Hard to say if they are full (oz-wise) without actually taking it all out and measuring. As is, I paid @$8-$10 for each so not a deal breaker but disconcerting nonetheless.

Vanilla-Tobacco-1 Million. Kind of light and doesn't last long - but that's actually what I was hoping for!!! Sounds strange, right? Well, its strong suit is the dry down! The dry down lasts for a LONG time on my skin, and it's the dry down that I was after when I purchased this. This shares the same deeper dry down that Armaf Tag Him Prestige does, only less strong and slightly more feminine due to the vanilla. Also slightly similar to the dry down of Versace The Dreamer, and there's definitely some nice strong tobacco in this scent. My suggestion: spray slightly heavy and allow it to dry down before leaving the house. I own One Million, One Million Intense, and a few clones, and I'll be experimenting with using this to layer and freshen up those scents in the future. At its price, this is the One Million variant that you can leave in your car to freshen up, and the "vanilla-tobacco-1 Million" dry down is awesome! For the price of $8 for a 3.4 oz bottle, you can't really go wrong. Just don't purchase it expecting that same monster projection and longevity that you'd usually get with One Million. The dry down, I will say, does project quite well on my skin. You'll get a small waft of this every 5 seconds or so. Also, as cheesy as it sounds, I really like the bottle! I can't say I'd like having an entire collection of cigar bottles, but it looks great in person when the light hits it.

I've deleted my old review after wearing Cuba Royal (CR) and One Million (1M) side by side. Make no mistake about it Cuba Royal is a clone of One Million, one that I prefer over the original. 20 minutes in: CR is reminiscent of 1M. CR feels much lighter. Mids: almost identical. The main difference is that Cuba Royal's midnotes begin much earlier and fade much quicker into the drydown. Drydown: CR and 1M are brothers but each have an individual characteristic. 1M is spicy (cinnamon). CR is the sweeter brother. For CR's drydown I get a grape soda with vanilla infusion. Like a vanilla coke (except grape flavoured). CR lacks in projection and longevity but I like the scent more than One Million. CR also transitions into its midnotes quicker. I find CR's drydown to be noticeably different but I prefer it. CR is better for casual use it's projection isn't over the top. It's not as heavy as 1M so it's more of a fall scent. 1M is $50 more for better projection and 6 more hours of longevity. I prefer CR's sweeter vanilla based drydown. For clubbing I apply 5-6 sprays and get the same results. Top 5 cheapie.

Some of the reviews cause me to laugh. For example, when people refer to Cuba colognes as 'dupes' or 'clones' of more expensive fragrances. Please stop saying this is a clone of PR 1 Million. Cuba Royal was released in 2006. 1 Million was released in 2008 (two years later) 1 Million is the dupe! Not the other way around. Cuba Fragrances were here before many other, significantly more popular and more expensive fragrances. Please do some research before posting which fragrances are dupes vs the original. It's making people who post such things look a bit silly. I confess I've done such things myself before, but we're all here to learn. Right? About the fragrance.. This is damn good! It's not overpowering, not cloying and a much better bang for the buck than 1 Million. I prefer this to 1 Million and I get as many compliments as when I wear 1 Million. This is an underrated fragrance and a surprisingly great value. All things considered this is hands down better than 1 Million. Sorry PR 1 Million.. move over. The Real Sheriff is in town. .

Do I get the comparison to PR1M? Yes, of course I do. This just isn’t all THAT similar to it. It’s not as sweet. The vanilla isn’t as loud. The tobacco is more prominent (thank goodness). So I really enjoy it. I also enjoy 1 Million if I just HAVE to get recognized for how I smell, but I think I would feel more... innocent throwing about a half dozen sprays of this on before hitting a date night during the fall and cooler months. Don’t try your luck with this one in the heat. To me, this is unisex, but only a very particular type of confidence will be found with any woman who goes this route. She’d have my attention, that’s all I’m saying. Anyway, guys, just get some. You can have the “Magnum” bottle for 9 bucks. It’s a no-brainer. There’s mild projection, and it does last a decent amount of time, just don’t expect anyone to notice from more than a couple feet away after the first couple hours.

The notes on here are definitely wrong. Fragluxe has the correct notes listed on its website, and this is definitely Cuba's interpretation of 1 Million, although a much better one than its predecessor. It smells excellent, and for the price, it's worth having in your collection. I haven't smelled any of the other fragrances from the Cuba line, but if they are similar in price/quality ratio to Royal, than I would most likely snatch them up if the opportunity presents itself. Oh, and the longevity and sillage on this are both very good. I get at least 4-5 hours of strong projection before it settles down to more of a skin scent, but the smell lasts for around 7 or 8 hours easily for me. I will use this as my cheapo every day scent for the fall and winter when I can't decide on what to wear for the day.

Cuba Royal stands out as an affordable fragrance, offering a delightful blend of vanilla, amber, woody, and tobacco notes that create a unique and captivating scent. The opening can be quite harsh, but after allowing it to dry down for about 15-20 minutes, the fragrance truly shines with a smooth and well-balanced aroma. On my skin, it impressively lasts 6-7 hours, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. Many people compare Cuba Royal to 1 Million, though I believe they smell quite different. While Cuba Royal offers excellent value for its price, it lacks the refined complexity of pricier fragrances such as 1 Million. If you are seeking a more complex fragrance, Cuba Royal might not be the best choice. However, for those looking for an economical yet appealing scent, it is a commendable option.

If u are here for clone of Paco Rabanne 1 million i must dissapoint u.. the 1m is clone of this one.. royal smells richer, more mature, sugary/papery tones i smell there something like scent of new book. It ́s just tasty as Cuba Winner (Invictus) and again Cuba is even lasting longer than invictus.. For 5 euros ? best cheapy out there who even beats 100euro fragrances. Lasting aroung 5 hours of strong/med sillage after 5 hours its getting more intimate but still u can smell it. Opening is without alcohol but not that rich as 1m, after 20 minutes of drying its getting lead over 1m its just getting richer and richer. Scent 7/10 Longevity 8/10 Price 10/10 Design 7/10 (nice cigar but not gold bar as 1M) Overal 7.5/10

Cuba Royal EDT Vanilla, tobacco, cedar, and olibanum. That's it. Four notes that combine to form a great smelling and inexpensive frag. One Million that doesn't cost one million. Longevity and sillage are better than most other Cuba Paris frags, but you're still only going to get maybe 3-4 hours tops. Great for fall and winter. It's a scent that both men and women could pull off (although I still would classify this as a masculine fragrance). A 100 mil bottle is still going to last you awhile, and at less than $15 US, how can you go wrong. I would put this in my current top 10. I come back to this one quite often. Wouls make a good signature scent. Highest recommendation.

It seems like everyone else adores Cuba Royal, but sadly I'll have to add in my vote that the drydown smells much too musky/unappealing. Whoever said it smells a bit like stale urine was spot-on. Not recommended, but at least I can give it points for being "strong" - albeit in the worst possible way. Edit: I've been using it for a few more weeks, I actually like it, but it smells incredibly offensive to my mom, so overall I don't recommend it at all. It's way, way too musky, full stop, urine-esque scent.

I agree that there's a big 'grape soda' vibe to this. Starts out very sweet with just a little bit of an edge from the cinnamon. As it dries down the sweetness fades after 2-3 hours so the grape soda takes on more of a 'dried fruits' kind of smell. The cinnamon starts to come out more in the drydown. If you like the port wine accord in Burberry London, this has more of that without the tobacco and woods. Sweet and dense with some spices. Highly recommended for the price.

Amazing scent and value. Wearing it right now. I have a vintage 2012 bottle of 1 million. When I spray them side by side on test strips, they smell nearly identical from wet down to dry down. And similar performance. After 10 hours I still smell them both on the test strips. The Cuba Royale seems to be a less cloying. I love how well the Cuba Royal works with my skin's PH. Great Juice for a ridiculously great price on discounters!

The note breakdown, surprisingly, is very accurate. It does not smell that close to 1 million IMO. SURE, it has the same vibe, but here you get a balsamic-sweet tobacco. Quality is not great, but for 10$, I think you get more than you pay for. I get good projection from this in the first 2h, afterwards it sits close to the skin for another 6-7h (disclaimer : perfumes last more on my skin than on most other people)

1 Million is one of my favorite fragrances of all time. But to be honest, Cuba Royal is a better fragrance. Considering you can get 100ml for less than 1/8th the price of 1 Million, this is the one I reach for instead of 1M. The opening, drydown and basenotes are overall better and more mellow than 1M. One of the best cheapies I have bought, and I will 100% buy this over 1M.

I still maintain that Cuba Paris fragrances are a sort of wry commentary on the current designer offerings. Cuba Royal is like a blend of the two similar fragrances with similar packaging, One Million and The Secret. I think more people say it smells like One Million because of its popularity over The Secret- but honestly, it could be mistaken easily for either!

@thenoseknows85 I have said that while there is 1 Million in Cuba Royal, Cuba Royal comes off a bit like a prototype of 1 Million Prive. Obviously, Prive is smoother and more rounded out, but Cuba Royal with the mix of leather, tobacco and cinnamon, gives it enough of a nod to Prive than most 1 Million dupes out there which just copies 1 Million.

I was super lucky that both my wife and my mistress loved this scent. It's dirt cheap so I could hide any lingering sent of the other woman with a heavy spritzing of this and the next party in line was both appreciative and unlikely to ask questions. It's a cheap blind buy and I will always have it around - for nostalgia if nothing else.

I kid you not, someone said this morning, are you wearing 1million. I said nope a duplicate and gave them the name. This cologne obviously compares to 1million . Longevity is poor so keep spraying. For 10$ or less you should spray away. So far this is my most complimented fragrance. I am in my early 30s and its good enough for me.

revisited this last night and this morning i got a wonderful cigarette scent.the vanilla is not so heavy that it smothers me as opposed to the original.still the original is darn good but royale is very good for just a passerby pickup scent.i'm glad i own this and i shouldve held on to copacabana which i just wasted.

I loved Cuba gold a lot so I decided to get this one and holy cow this is awesome. To me this is better than my Cuba gold. It’s good all year around and it has a Very smell similar to one million but better this is amazing Last 6-8 hours 8/10 Scent 10/10 Price 10/10 Sillage 7.5/10 Bottle 9.5/10 Overall 9.5 out of ten

I love the smell. It has similarities with One million, but this to me is less cloying and actually more manly scent. Projection is about average, which makes it a wearable winter fragrance even for daily use. I was using it quite often this winter and I have to say girls love this.

This could be the best, cheapest cologne I've ever purchased! It is quite a sweet, feminine smell, but it's really nice. Longevity on my skin is about 5 hours , after that you really have to go nose to skin. Silage decent! You haven't got much to lose by getting this.

Oops, the notes above are incorrect. From the Fragluxe website: "This fragrance combines blond leather and blood orange with notes of mint, grapefruit, rose, and patchouli. The result is a subtle yet masculine fragrance that's perfect for any occasion."

I love this fragrance, maybe more than 1 Million! It's a lovely sweet smell, longevity is decent, as is projection. For the price, there's no reason not to have this in your collection (and Cuba Gold - similar to Le Male for that matter!).

This is an amazing fragrance. Paco Rabanne did a great job developing a scent similar to Cuba Royal two years later. Ok... I spray twice with CR where I spray once with 1M. It is still 1/5 of the price instead of 1/10. Happy savings

UM PERFUME AVELUDADO SIMPLES E GOSTOSO, LEMBRA ONE-MILLION, SO QUE MAIS FRAGIL, BOM PARA UMA TARDE, ACHO ELE UM POUCO UNISEX EM MINHA PELE DURA UMAS 3HRS, MINHA NOTA FINAL SERIA 6.0

For $10 it's worth getting. Smells just like Pacco Reban 1million. Have to spray about 6 times to get the effect projection. Unlike one million projects at 1 spray.

Smells just like 1 million but with a nice tobacco touch, i would buy this over 1 million all day since you pay for basicly the same thing for 10$ instead of 90$.

Excelente clon de One Million, por el precio uff es una ganga, tiene un toque de alcohol al principio pero en el secado sale lo mejor y tienen One Million

Extraordinary smell! Better than 1 million, because it is not so sweet. Moderate sillage, but, surprisingly, suave long lasting. Good tobacco note.

i am proud to own it.i have tried 1 million and do recall it was loud as hell and the vanilla was so heavy it intimidated me.super candy colognes.

This is very good for the price, got it for $8 on discount and it smells better and lasts longer than some $40 colognes I own.

creamy yum bomb spray....it causes an awareness of pleasure...well it does for me anyway

This is a very nice scent for 6 bucks and lasts good and has a killer atomizer

This scent is nice ....1 million for 20 bucks.....cool

I could review this fragrance. And I will. But I'd rather idict the bereft morons below. Nobody needs to like what I like. Some guys lose it when someone contradicts their taste. Personally, I don't care. If some dummy doesn't like Point Break because it's not PURE HECKIN KINO CINEMA KUBRICK CREAMY FINCHER GODDARD VON TRIER SOYFACE LETTERBOXD GOLD, I'm unaffected in my ability to enjoy Point Break and I'll still hug my Johnny Utah waifu pillow when I go to bed. I'll even kiss it. So I don't need some stupid bastard from bumfuk Egypt to agree with me. That's not what this is about. This is about the observation of failure. This is a generation of men who bought into the white collar revolution showing the utter chinlessness under the mask. This is NOT a 1 Million clone. It REMINDS you of 1 Million. 1 Million has highly detectable cinnamon and rose. This has neither. Not only that, but 1 Million lacks the detectable resin notes this has. This is notably tobacco. Especially in the opening. 1 Million is subtly leathered. The men calling this a dupe or clone are as sad as their fat boomer fathers who call the same terracotta silk tie red or brown interchangeably. Sorry, fellas. You don't suck at refined distinctions because you're men. You suck at refined distinctions because you're fucking lazy. Men aren't naturally immune to the minutiae of aesthetics. Men INVENTED aesthetics. For thousands of years, the last words in aesthetic refinement were the products of men using clothing, sculpture, painting, architecture, and yeah PERFUME to offer an overture to a patron, woman, leader, or God Himself. Thousands of years of beauty and the lion's share of it was produced by men who were likely tougher than any idiot on this site. You should be ashamed of yourself, as a man, if you are offering commentary on aesthetics without a sense for the inherent distinctions therein. Horrible loser mentality. Lots of reddit consensus chasing and echoing. Cowardly, weak, lazy. Boring. Received wisdom. BORING. With the corpse thoroughly kicked, I suppose I'll move onto the corpus. This doesn't smell expensive. It's cheap. It's five bucks. Get a life. It does punch above its weight, however, and the complimentarity of the vanilla and tobacco are VERY cozy. Especially in the opening. If you can live with that, God bless. Heaven knows I can. Point Break rules.

Well this is just an interesting scent. Here are some of the aforementioned comparisons that I agree with: -grape soda -orangy Cuba Gold -a bag of skittles -soapy bubblegum -1000 or more rapper douchebags wait...what was that last one?... To summarize, IMO the notes on the Fragluxe website are 100% accurate. In their super synthetic forms, I absolutely get (cheap) leather, blood orange, mint, grapefruit, rose and patchouli. And yeah, although there is no tobacco listed, the whole thing kind of smells like orange candy bubblegum, with a minty-tobacco vibe. At least, that's what I get for the first 15 minutes. As this stuff dries down, that candy-ness starts to dwindle, and a musty mint-rose-patchouli combo becomes more prominent. The mint is very similar to one used in Cuba Gold. Overall, it never really loses that fake minty orange on top, which is probably where the 1 Million/bubblegum comparisons come in. And that's how it remains to the end. I dunno, I find it pleasant enough, but the quality just isn't there. For this price I would definitely recommend Cuba Gold or Prestige over this one, since the performance is generally better on those two, with Prestige boasting a gourmand (A*Men) touch. Mmmmm salty caramel.... But for the price, why not just pick up all 3?? That's what I did, and it was STILL only like $20. Snap. As for compliments...my gf asked me if my Cuba Gold went bad...ouch. Harsh, but fair. So let's give this baby a little more time before we make any judgements. Scent - 6/10 Longevity - 6/10 Projection - 4/10 Overall - 5/10 - no complaints for the price

This is my review for 3 fragrances in one; Colour Me Gold, Guess Seductive Noir Homme and Cuba Royal Cuba Paris as they are all about 95% 1 Million clones (except for CR since it actually came first). Colour Me Gold (~15-20 USD); Out of all the 3, this one takes the cake and is the 2nd cheapest. It is extremely loud and stays for a very long time. Best used in very short bursts, maybe scenes where you want to be noticed. Guess Seductive Noir Homme (~20 USD); It's like Colour Me Gold but less loud and doesn't stay around as long. To me, this one just doesn't do it for me and I'm gonna end up culling it from my collection, not because I do not like it but Gold and Royal already do what I want them to do just fine and this out of all 3 is the one with least personality. Cuba Royal Cuba Paris (~10 USD); This has a tobacco twist, a lot of people compare to Prive which I cannot comment on but this is the cheapest and lasts about 2-4 hours on me and you can get it for $8 dollars. It's best if used as a subtle daily. Although this is the weakest, it is honestly probably my favorite out of the 3 even though to me Colour Me Gold outshines it. Edit only on this page of the 3 reviews: I'm actually going to pick this and get rid of the Colour Me version, I am just a hardcore sucker for the tobacco note. The lowered performance will take a while to get used to but I don't mind carrying around decants and this only performs slightly worse than the CM version.

I forgot exactly what 1 Million smells like, but this is close to The Secret. The difference is that this one is more blended, but it comes across as one big accord. Still, it's pleasant, doesn't seem "sticky" or "synthetic," and lasts quite a while with good projection. I have no problem wearing this one once every couple of months or so, which is usually the same for my niche and vintage scents! UPDATE: After a full wearing I have to say that this might be the best "super cheapo" ever made, in terms of my preferences. As others have said, it's not as candy-like as 1 Million, but has a nice tobacco note. And after half an hour or so, the candy-like quality that does exist is no issue at all. A few hours after applying I forgot what I was wearing and thought to myself that it was a niche scent! Of course up close it's not "high quality" but from a foot or so it can compete against much more expensive scents. And it doesn't have any "synthetic" elements to me, other than that slight candyish thing, which over time offers some contrast without being too strong.

Cuba fragrances are known to be the clones of more famous fragrances at a cheaper price. This is famous for being similar to Paco Rabanne 1 Million. The price is the only positive thing about Cuba fragrances. Just like any other Cuba fragrances, this smells too synthetic, does not last long, and is hard to wash off at the end of the day. If you are looking for PR's 1 Million, either buy that or buy other supposed "dupes" or "clones". Although I like this more than Cuba's Gold, this too is synthetic yet weak. The only reason to buy Cuba Royal is to just have around to sniff randomly or to use as a room fragrance if you love this scent to the extreme. I rate fragrances with a category that people don't normally talk about, that is how easy it is to get the scent off of the skin when I take shower. This one comes off after six washes of soaping. Rating: 7.1/10 Season: Fall, and Winter but more for winter Time: Day and Night but moreso night Attire: Casual only Unique: 7.1/10 Projection: 2/10 Sillage: 2/10 Longevity: 5/10 Washable: 5/10 Value: 8/10

Before reviewing this, the price point of the product has to be taken into consideration. I bought the product at around sub 10$ and you can easily find this product for that price online. I see a lot of comments saying that it smells like Paco Rabanne One Million, truth to the matter is that is very likely to be the inspiration behind this fragrance. The smell is fresh orange, with a hint of vanilla and cedarwood undertone that projects moderately, but the fragrance lacks any strong base and depth and smells quite synthetic at times (due to the price). It is an incredibly good value for what it is and lasted a fair amount of time as well, serving as a good entry point for wary buyers who want to smell good but do not want to commit to a hefty price tag. A simple way to describe this fragrance is it feels as if One Million was a cologne, feels more light and refreshing than the original. And the 35ml bottle gives me a good chuckle once in a while. 6/10 for the smell, but 8/10 for the value

*I do not have a nose that is well trained - this is my rudimentary opinion of this scent* This is incredibly similar to 1 Million. I have worn the two side-by-side and I wasn't able to discern any difference besides 1 Million having more projection and longevity. That doesn't mean Royal is a slouch, I get ~5 hours of good power before it becomes closer to the skin where 1 Million will keep punching for the better part of a day. To me, this smells like Skittles with the sweetness toned down and mixed some spiciness & tobacco. Having that as my description has me puzzled as to why I like this scent, but I really do adore it. I got this because I liked 1 Million but I really didn't want to pay the hefty (although justified) price tag for it especially considering how many people wear it. Royal is a tremendous bargain as you can typically find it online for ~$10 for 3.4oz bottle. Incredibly pleased with this cologne.

This was a blind buy because CVS had Cuba Royal EDT marked down 75% (was $49.99, I paid less than $12.00) on clearance. I was a little concerned because of comparisons to 1 Million, because that fragrance has a strong bubblegum accord, which nauseates me. I figured if Cuba Royal smelled like 1 Million, I could regift it to one of my nephews. Luckily, I don't detect any bubblegum in Cuba Royal! It's primarily a spicy/sweet vanilla with a mild and sweet tobacco accord which is really more herbal/woodsy than actual tobacco. The extremely pleasant dry down is woodsy/powdery, similar to Avon Wild Country. This is definitely a skin scent, although the longevity is pretty decent. I consider it more of a unisex fragrance. I might give it a "love" rating for the EDP but I only have the EDT.

I'd be remiss not to echo that Cuba Royal is a fantastic clone of 1 Million (much closer than Cuba Prestige to A*Men, as Cuba Prestige is more interesting in its own right). Royal gives a fresh fougere smell without seemingly any lavender at all, but again the same tobacco/cedar combination that's allegedly part of the original. I get more citrus and floral aspects (not listed in the note breakdown) but it still contains some aspect of cedar and woods. Overall, a fresh, remarkably cheap ($10 for 100ml on FragranceNet), though predictably short-lived and not huge projection. A great option that strikes me as most appropriate for warmer weather days---not formal, and not very cold weather-leaning but very versatile in casual application. 7 out of 10

Really nice but definitely suited for a younger audience (teens - late 20's) I got the 5 piece set (body spray, after shave, shower gel, 100ml EDT and travel size EDT) as a cheapie to try out and yeah it definitely says "1 Million" but I've given the set to my nephew as it is definitely (IMO) for a younger person (or younger than me anyway) ;) I have 1 Million Prive and 1 Million Lucky, both of which are (to my nose) more mature scents. It's inexpensive, smells good and definitely value for money. Would make a great gift for a younger guy too. Fragrance 7/10 Longevity 5/10 Bottle Design 9/10 I do really like the cigar shape bottle. Even the travel size bottle is a mini-me of the big daddy.

My journey into the Cuba fragrances Pt 2. "It's a 1 Million dupe" comes up a lot on this one. And I think that's mostly accurate. 1 Million is a bit more refined and performance is far better than Cuba Royal. Where 1 Million is a beast and can be a bit cloying if you're not careful with sprays, Cuba Royal is tamed down to a much more safe to wear fragrance. It's very forgivable with over spray. The tobacco and vanilla notes blend perfectly into a scent that has me smelling my shirt throughout the day. Though it leans a bit masculine I could easily see this as unisex. Of course with a lot of Cuba fragrances the performance is poor. But at $15 a bottle you can well afford the over sprays.

well, this is a very good fragance for a very good price, i bought it few days ago and tried it today, not dissapointed at all, smells really nice and it has nice longevity and sillage as well, i wanted to try it because i like one million, and yes, it does smell so alike that only people with a very good nose can tell the difference. Do not dislike because of the price thinking is a poor quality fragance, i owned some fragances, most of them from Carolina Herrera which are expensive, sometimes very expensive, at least in my country, and still this one has won a good place in my collection. Also happened with Cuba Gold, another nice alternative ;)

What a fantastic dupe of 1 Million and for a super low price (Who cares which one came first...PR 1Million is much better). Everything MngoTango2021 said below is spot on. Nothing more to say except that if you're looking for this type of scent, Cuba Royal is the best bang for your buck. $10 for 100ml? It's a steal. Halloween Man prices keep climbing over the years. Of course Cuba Royal isn't 100% the same as 1 Million and 1M Prive (more like 90%), but nobody around you will care, as they smell the sweet goodness emanating from your scent bubble. Enjoy this awesome little cheapie in cooler weather or anytime.

Ok guys, I caved. I really did not want to buy a cologne or perfume that was similar or even somehow resembled 1 Million. I have been avoiding it for as long as I could in my relatively short fragrance journey. I know it smells good, but I just didn't want to smell like the 1000 and more rapper douchebags that wears it. But stumbled upon this one today in the perfume store, and just casually asked the lady how much it cost and was surprised when she told me. This must be the best fragrance one can get for that money! Next I'm going to get Prestige and Gold.