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Copal de Terre vs Rubacuori

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

Updated 102 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Copal de Terre takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Copal de Terre

    Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Rubacuori

    Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Copal de Terre3/5
Rubacuori2/5
Ratings & consensus
Copal de Terre
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rubacuori
Sillage & projection
Rubacuori
Value for money
Copal de Terre
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Copal de Terre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Copal de TerreLe Monde Gourmand
RubacuoriMirum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.42/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%
4.36/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%
Category winnerCopal de TerreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
34%Like
10%Ok
1%Dislike
0%Hate

73 votes

58%Love
32%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityRubacuori

SillageRubacuori

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value92
¤ Price value54
Category winnerCopal de TerreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
balsamic88%
woody77%
warm spicy65%
vanilla53%
fresh spicy42%
amber100%
balsamic91%
warm spicy83%
rose74%
powdery65%
aromatic56%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pine tarAustralian Blue Cypresselemi
Heart2 to 3 hours
FrankincenseCopal
Base3 to 5 hours
Mexican VanillaBenzoinPeru Balsam
Top
elemiBergamotSaffronPink PepperLemon
Heart
RosePeru BalsamCloves
Base
Tolu BalsamVanillaLabdanumAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared noteselemi, Mexican Vanilla, Benzoin and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Copal de Terre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring70
Summer49
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night72
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex67
Women13
Men13
Unisex75
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,590

PerfumerJuan Renteria

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#21,070

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCopal de TerreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Copal de Terre by Le Monde Gourmand presents an earthy resin profile built on pine tar, Australian blue cypress, and spicy elemi. The opening delivers a crisp, piney bite before melting into a heart of smoky frankincense and rich golden copal. In the dry-down, warm Mexican vanilla, benzoin, and Peru balsam soften the …

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Rubacuori is a dense amber rose with a bright citrus and saffron opening, then a warmer heart of clove, balsams, and powdery sweetness. It wears rich, spicy, and slightly resinous rather than airy. This suits someone who enjoys bold floral ambers with presence. The rose stays central, while vanilla, benzoin, and labd…

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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, Copal de Terre or Rubacuori?

Copal de Terre takes 3 of 5 categories. Copal de Terre is rated 4.42/5 from 73 votes; Rubacuori is rated 4.36/5 from 29 votes. Choose Copal de Terre for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rubacuori for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Copal de Terre or Rubacuori?

Rubacuori lasts longest (Rubacuori 80/100, Copal de Terre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Copal de Terre or Rubacuori?

Rubacuori projects furthest (Rubacuori 69/100, Copal de Terre 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Copal de Terre and Rubacuori smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Mexican Vanilla, Benzoin and Peru Balsam.

Is Copal de Terre or Rubacuori better for summer or winter?

Copal de Terre suits daytime wear; Rubacuori suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Copal de Terre and Rubacuori?

Copal de Terre has top notes of Pine tar, Australian Blue Cypress and elemi, heart notes of Frankincense and Copal, a base of Mexican Vanilla, Benzoin and Peru Balsam. Rubacuori has top notes of elemi, Bergamot, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Peru Balsam and Cloves, a base of Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, Labdanum and Amber.

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