Fragrance comparison

56 Ambra Marina vs Rubino

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

56 Ambra Marina

Salentum I Profumi

4.205 votes

Rank #49,486 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,299 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

56 Ambra Marina takes 2 of 3 categories.

56 Ambra Marina
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

56 Ambra Marina2/3

Rubino1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 56 Ambra Marina
Sillage & projection: Rubino
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 56 Ambra Marina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

56 Ambra MarinaSalentum I Profumi

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity56 Ambra Marina

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

musky83%

powdery74%

amber65%

animalic56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineGardenia

Heart

White MuskGeranium

Base

CedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Gardenia, White Musk and Geranium. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner56 Ambra MarinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

56 Ambra Marina by Salentum I Profumi delivers a refreshing blast of coastal Italian air built around bright white petals and sun-warmed woods. The initial spray highlights gardenia and jasmine, giving off the feeling of walking past blooming seaside gardens on a sunny morning. As the floral sharpness settles, a clean…

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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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, 56 Ambra Marina or Rubino?

56 Ambra Marina takes 2 of 3 categories. 56 Ambra Marina is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose 56 Ambra Marina for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 56 Ambra Marina or Rubino?

56 Ambra Marina lasts longest (56 Ambra Marina 64/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 56 Ambra Marina or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, 56 Ambra Marina 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 56 Ambra Marina and Rubino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Gardenia, White Musk and Geranium.

Is 56 Ambra Marina or Rubino better for summer or winter?

56 Ambra Marina suits evening wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 56 Ambra Marina and Rubino?

56 Ambra Marina has top notes of Jasmine and Gardenia, heart notes of White Musk and Geranium, a base of Cedar and Amber. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.