Fragrance comparison

Ambre Rubis vs Crocus

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 344 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambre Rubis

Houbigant

4.32323 votes

Rank #23,114 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Crocus

Santa Eulalia

4.0521 votes

Rank #34,878 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Rubis takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ambre Rubis
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Crocus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ambre Rubis5/5

Crocus0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre RubisHoubigant

CrocusSanta Eulalia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 323 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerAmbre RubisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

323 votes

48%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Rubis

SillageAmbre Rubis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAmbre RubisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

rum61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

metallic69%

leather61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Red BerriesIncensePink PepperOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

CherryRumJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisWoody NotesCedarFir Resin

Top

SaffronJuniper BerriesRed Berries

Heart

CypressPatchouliMossRum

Base

IncenseSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Incense and Rum. Durations are only published for Ambre Rubis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring56

Summer44

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex57

Women33

Date 43%Party 29%Casual 15%Work 13%

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,114

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,878

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAmbre RubisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Rubis opens with a tart flash of red berries and orange zest, cut immediately by dry incense smoke. Give it three minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal a dark, boozy heart of macerated cherry and dark rum. It is sweet without turning into sticky cough syrup. A gentle touch of white jasmine sof…

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Santa Eulalia Crocus starts sharp with red berries, juniper, and a dry, metallic kick of saffron. A dark splash of rum quickly cuts through the initial berry sweetness. As the scent settles, green cypress and earthy patchouli emerge alongside smoky incense and creamy sandalwood. It delivers a warm spicy bite that sui…

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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, Ambre Rubis or Crocus?

Ambre Rubis takes 5 of 5 categories. Ambre Rubis is rated 4.32/5 from 323 votes; Crocus is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ambre Rubis for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Crocus for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Rubis or Crocus?

Ambre Rubis lasts longest (Ambre Rubis 72/100, Crocus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Rubis or Crocus?

Ambre Rubis projects furthest (Ambre Rubis 60/100, Crocus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Rubis and Crocus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Incense and Rum.

Is Ambre Rubis or Crocus better for summer or winter?

Ambre Rubis suits evening wear; Crocus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Rubis and Crocus?

Ambre Rubis has top notes of Red Berries, Incense, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Cherry, Rum and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Cedar and Fir Resin. Crocus has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Red Berries, heart notes of Cypress, Patchouli, Moss and Rum, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver.