Fragrance comparison

Begin Again vs Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Begin Again

DIEM

4.001 votes

Rank #66,514 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus

Ex Floribus Vinis

4.004 votes

Rank #58,746 CitrusSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Begin Again
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity.
Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus
Choose it for a citrus and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Begin Again1/5

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Begin Again
Sillage & projection: Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus
Fragranxe ranking: Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Begin AgainDIEM

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus IdaeusEx Floribus Vinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBegin Again

SillageFragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

soft spicy83%

woody65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

soft spicy86%

sour72%

fruity58%

conifer44%

fresh30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilySandalwoodTomato LeafPepperJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Red CurrantLimeBergamotMintCassiaMelonBlueberry

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLilyPepper

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodVanilleMuskPatchouliWhipped Cream

Category winnerFragranza Nº 4 Rubus IdaeusLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFragranza Nº 4 Rubus IdaeusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Begin Again by DIEM is a crisp floral green fragrance built around clean botanicals, airy garden blossoms, and smooth woods. The opening immediately presents the pungent, garden-fresh snap of crushed tomato leaf alongside a gentle sprinkle of pepper. As the initial sharpness settles, a clean white floral heart emerges…

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Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus by Ex Floribus Vinis captures the mouthwatering aroma of crushed red currants, zesty lime, and sweet melon poured over an Italian summer table. Inspired by northern Italy's Refosco red wine, this fragrance opens with a brisk, tangy splash of berries and cooling mint that immediately wakes u…

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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, Begin Again or Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus?

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus takes 3 of 5 categories. Begin Again is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Begin Again for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity. Choose Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus for a citrus and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Begin Again or Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus?

Begin Again lasts longest (Begin Again 60/100, Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Begin Again or Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus?

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus projects furthest (Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus 65/100, Begin Again 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Begin Again and Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy accords. Common notes include Lily, Sandalwood, Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Begin Again or Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus better for summer or winter?

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Begin Again and Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus?

Begin Again features Lily, Sandalwood, Tomato Leaf, Pepper and Jasmine. Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus has top notes of Red Currant, Lime, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Pepper, a base of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Vanille and Musk.