Desert Algorithm vs Drunken Rhubarb
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Drunken Rhubarb takes 3 of 4 categories.
Desert AlgorithmChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity.
Drunken RhubarbChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desert Algorithm1/4
Drunken Rhubarb3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Desert Algorithm
- Sillage & projection
- Drunken Rhubarb
- Value for money
- Drunken Rhubarb
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Drunken Rhubarb
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Desert AlgorithmNew DNA LaboratoriesDrunken RhubarbMystiq ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDesert Algorithm
SillageDrunken Rhubarb
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDrunken RhubarbBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
leather84%
sand77%
patchouli69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
green77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Cassis
Heart
PatchouliLeather
Base
Woody NotesCedarwoodAmbroxanSand
Top
RhubarbGrapefruitCassisBergamot
Heart
CognacWhiskeyTurkish RoseVioletGeraniumOrris Root
Base
CedarPatchouliTonka BeanLabdanumAmberAmbroxanMusk
InformationalShared notesCassis, Patchouli and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
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#51,299
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,877
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerDrunken RhubarbHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDesert Algorithm reads as a dry, woody amber with a mineral edge rather than a plush sweet amber. Cassis gives the opening a brief tart lift, then patchouli, leather, cedarwood and ambroxan pull it into something dustier, smokier and more arid. It looks best suited to someone who likes modern woody fragrances with tex…
Reviews →Drunken Rhubarb opens with tart rhubarb, grapefruit and cassis, then settles into a boozy floral heart with rose, violet and a soft green edge. It reads bright, textured and unusual rather than sugary. If you like fruity fragrances with a sharper twist, this is an easy one to sample. The woody amber base and liquor no…
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, Desert Algorithm or Drunken Rhubarb?
Drunken Rhubarb takes 3 of 4 categories. Desert Algorithm is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Drunken Rhubarb is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Desert Algorithm for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Choose Drunken Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Desert Algorithm or Drunken Rhubarb?
Desert Algorithm lasts longest (Desert Algorithm 80/100, Drunken Rhubarb 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Desert Algorithm or Drunken Rhubarb?
Drunken Rhubarb projects furthest (Drunken Rhubarb 58/100, Desert Algorithm 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Desert Algorithm and Drunken Rhubarb smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Patchouli and Ambroxan.
Is Desert Algorithm or Drunken Rhubarb better for summer or winter?
Desert Algorithm suits evening wear; Drunken Rhubarb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Desert Algorithm and Drunken Rhubarb?
Desert Algorithm has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Patchouli and Leather, a base of Woody Notes, Cedarwood, Ambroxan and Sand. Drunken Rhubarb has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Cognac, Whiskey, Turkish Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.
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