Fragrance comparison

Coke Zero vs RUBIS BOURBON

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Coke Zero

Alexandria Fragrances

4.176 votes

Rank #55,440 Coca-colaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

RUBIS BOURBON

Millesium Paris

4.4015 votes

Rank #43,694 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUBIS BOURBON takes 4 of 4 categories.

Coke Zero
Choose it for a coca-cola and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
RUBIS BOURBON
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Coke Zero0/4

RUBIS BOURBON4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coke ZeroAlexandria Fragrances

RUBIS BOURBONMillesium Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

80%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRUBIS BOURBON

SillageRUBIS BOURBON

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value77

Category winnerRUBIS BOURBONBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coca-cola100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

caramel69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonLemonRed Fruits

Heart

Coca-ColaPatchouli

Base

Bourbon VanillaCaramelAmberTonka

Top

Red FruitsBergamotCinnamonPlum

Heart

CaramelCognacIris

Base

Tonka BeanMadagascar VanillaBourbon VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Red Fruits, Bourbon Vanilla and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRUBIS BOURBONHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coke Zero leans into the idea of fizzy cola with a spicy, candied opening. Cinnamon, lemon, and red fruits give it a bright snap at first, then the scent settles into a sweeter mix of vanilla, caramel, amber, tonka, and a touch of patchouli. It reads unisex, playful, and more gourmand than fresh. If you like novelty s…

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RUBIS BOURBON by Millesium Paris hits the skin with a bright, syrupy splash of plum and red fruits. This initial sweetness quickly settles into a rich caramel and warm cinnamon blend, cut by a boozy cognac note that prevents it from turning cloying. As the hours pass, a powdery iris note emerges to soften the base of …

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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, Coke Zero or RUBIS BOURBON?

RUBIS BOURBON takes 4 of 4 categories. Coke Zero is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; RUBIS BOURBON is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Coke Zero for a coca-cola and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose RUBIS BOURBON for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Coke Zero or RUBIS BOURBON?

RUBIS BOURBON lasts longest (RUBIS BOURBON 75/100, Coke Zero 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coke Zero or RUBIS BOURBON?

RUBIS BOURBON projects furthest (RUBIS BOURBON 75/100, Coke Zero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coke Zero and RUBIS BOURBON smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Red Fruits, Bourbon Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Coke Zero or RUBIS BOURBON better for summer or winter?

Coke Zero suits day or night wear; RUBIS BOURBON suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coke Zero and RUBIS BOURBON?

Coke Zero has top notes of Cinnamon, Lemon and Red Fruits, heart notes of Coca-Cola and Patchouli, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Caramel, Amber and Tonka. RUBIS BOURBON has top notes of Red Fruits, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Plum, heart notes of Caramel, Cognac and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood.