Fragrance comparison

Chardonnay vs Rubis Noir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Chardonnay

Aqua Savon

4.001 votes

Rank #59,780 RoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Rubis Noir

Rene Garraud

4.008 votes

Rank #42,452 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubis Noir takes 1 of 1 categories.

Chardonnay
Choose it for a rose and white floral character.
Rubis Noir
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chardonnay0/1

Rubis Noir1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChardonnayAqua Savon

Rubis NoirRene Garraud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%

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

13%Love

75%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

musky70%

woody60%

floral50%

rose100%

warm spicy90%

powdery80%

musky70%

woody60%

citrus50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both rose, musky and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citrus

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskOak

Top

SpicesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskPeachOakCoconut

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Musk and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring33

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRubis NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Savon Chardonnay opens with a sharp burst of tart citrus and green grape skin, mimicking a freshly popped bottle of Japanese white wine. The heart introduces soft rose and clean jasmine, before settling into a dry oak wood and white musk base. It wears light and fresh, suited for crisp autumn afternoons and clean…

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Rubis Noir by Rene Garraud is a 1988 floral fruity perfume built on contrast. It opens with sharp bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and dry warm spices that give the initial spray an unmistakable vintage kick. The heart transitions into a rich floral core dominated by dark rose, heady African orange flower, and classic…

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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, Chardonnay or Rubis Noir?

Rubis Noir takes 1 of 1 categories. Chardonnay is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Rubis Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Chardonnay for a rose and white floral character. Choose Rubis Noir for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Chardonnay and Rubis Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Oak.

Is Chardonnay or Rubis Noir better for summer or winter?

Rubis Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chardonnay and Rubis Noir?

Chardonnay has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Oak. Rubis Noir has top notes of Spices, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Peach and Oak.