Fragrance comparison

A Day In Mexico vs Drunken Rhubarb

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

2 wins

A Day In Mexico

Zara

4.1529 votes

Rank #16,791 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Drunken Rhubarb

Mystiq Parfums

4.805 votes

Rank #28,644 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Day In Mexico takes 2 of 4 categories.

A Day In Mexico
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Drunken Rhubarb
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Day In Mexico2/4

Drunken Rhubarb1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drunken Rhubarb
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: A Day In Mexico
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Day In Mexico

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day In MexicoZara

Drunken RhubarbMystiq Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityDrunken Rhubarb

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value83

Category winnerA Day In MexicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

green77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rhubarb

Heart

Fruits

Base

Amber

Top

RhubarbGrapefruitCassisBergamot

Heart

CognacWhiskeyTurkish RoseVioletGeraniumOrris Root

Base

CedarPatchouliTonka BeanLabdanumAmberAmbroxanMusk

InformationalShared notesRhubarb 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

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter9

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerA Day In MexicoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day In Mexico opens with a juicy rhubarb and tropical fruit effect that many wearers read as fruit juice, with a soft amber base keeping it smooth rather than sharp. It usually wears with moderate projection and moderate staying power, making it an easy low-cost option for warm days, casual use, and anyone who likes…

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Drunken Rhubarb opens with tart rhubarb, grapefruit and cassis, then settles into a boozy floral heart with rose, violet and a soft green edge. It reads bright, textured and unusual rather than sugary. If you like fruity fragrances with a sharper twist, this is an easy one to sample. The woody amber base and liquor no…

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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, A Day In Mexico or Drunken Rhubarb?

A Day In Mexico takes 2 of 4 categories. A Day In Mexico is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Drunken Rhubarb is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose A Day In Mexico for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Drunken Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day In Mexico or Drunken Rhubarb?

Drunken Rhubarb lasts longest (Drunken Rhubarb 73/100, A Day In Mexico 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day In Mexico or Drunken Rhubarb?

Projection is very close: A Day In Mexico 58/100, Drunken Rhubarb 58/100 for sillage.

Do A Day In Mexico and Drunken Rhubarb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and Amber.

Is A Day In Mexico or Drunken Rhubarb better for summer or winter?

A Day In Mexico suits daytime wear; Drunken Rhubarb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day In Mexico and Drunken Rhubarb?

A Day In Mexico has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Amber. Drunken Rhubarb has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Cognac, Whiskey, Turkish Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.