Chêne vs Rubis Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ChêneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubis NoirChoose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Chêne2/4
Rubis Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rubis Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Rubis Noir
- Value for money
- Chêne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chêne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChêneChloéRubis NoirRene GarraudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 188 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 51%
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 hate42%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
188 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityRubis Noir
SillageRubis Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChêneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
powdery72%
white floral58%
fresh spicy44%
citrus30%
rose100%
warm spicy90%
powdery80%
musky70%
woody60%
citrus50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Oak LeavesLaurelsLily of the ValleyBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
OakAfrican Orange FlowerAtlas Cedar
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodMuskVanilla
Top
SpicesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine
Base
SandalwoodMuskPeachOakCoconut
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Oak and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Chêne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer65
Fall89
Winter21
Day100
Night28
Spring33
Summer0
Fall33
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,827
PerfumerAlexis Dadier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,131
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerChêneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChêne by Chloé presents an airy, botanical interpretation of woodland greenery. Created by perfumer Alexis Dadier and launched in 2023, the fragrance opens with a crisp splash of bergamot and mandarin orange softened by the fresh green snap of oak leaves and herbal laurels. As it settles, lily of the valley and Africa…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Chêne or Rubis Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chêne is rated 4.06/5 from 188 votes; Rubis Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Chêne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubis Noir for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chêne or Rubis Noir?
Rubis Noir lasts longest (Rubis Noir 85/100, Chêne 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chêne or Rubis Noir?
Rubis Noir projects furthest (Rubis Noir 50/100, Chêne 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chêne and Rubis Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Oak and African Orange Flower.
Is Chêne or Rubis Noir better for summer or winter?
Chêne suits daytime wear; Rubis Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chêne and Rubis Noir?
Chêne has top notes of Oak Leaves, Laurels, Lily of the Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, African Orange Flower and Atlas Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. 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.
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