Fragrance comparison

Ananda Nectar vs Rubin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 200 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ananda Nectar

M. Micallef

4.03198 votes

Rank #6,716 PowderySweet

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58%scent match

Closely related

Rubin

Jean-Pierre Sand

4.002 votes

Rank #64,786 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda Nectar takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ananda Nectar
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubin
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ananda Nectar3/3

Rubin0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ananda NectarM. Micallef

RubinJean-Pierre Sand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

39%Like

20%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

132 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAnanda Nectar

SillageAnanda Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

sweet91%

musky83%

fruity74%

violet65%

yellow floral56%

fruity100%

sweet90%

powdery80%

floral70%

rose60%

violet50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both sweet, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPlum

Heart

MimosaViolet

Base

White MuskVanilla

Top

PlumPeachPear

Heart

OrchidVioletRose

Base

VanillaCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Plum, Violet and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex2

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#64,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnanda NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda Nectar by M. Micallef is a rich floral fruity fragrance defined by pear and plum top notes. It warms the skin with a heart of mimosa and violet, eventually settling into a base of white musk and vanilla. This composition offers a concentrated, elegant profile, making it a sophisticated choice for those who enjo…

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Rubin by Jean-Pierre Sand opens with a juicy splash of plum, peach, and crisp pear. The fruitiness settles quickly as orchid, violet, and soft rose take over the middle hours, shifting the composition into a sweet floral haze. It feels bright and uncomplicated on a warm spring morning or mild summer afternoon, perfect…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ananda Nectar or Rubin?

Ananda Nectar takes 3 of 3 categories. Ananda Nectar is rated 4.03/5 from 198 votes; Rubin is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ananda Nectar for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubin for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ananda Nectar or Rubin?

Ananda Nectar lasts longest (Ananda Nectar 75/100, Rubin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ananda Nectar or Rubin?

Ananda Nectar projects furthest (Ananda Nectar 64/100, Rubin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda Nectar and Rubin smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Plum, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Ananda Nectar or Rubin better for summer or winter?

Ananda Nectar suits daytime wear; Rubin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda Nectar and Rubin?

Ananda Nectar has top notes of Pear and Plum, heart notes of Mimosa and Violet, a base of White Musk and Vanilla. Rubin has top notes of Plum, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Orchid, Violet and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Sandalwood.