Fragrance comparison

Eau Sans Pareil vs Rubj Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 515 ratings analysed

Eau Sans Pareil

Penhaligon's

3.82342 votes

Rank #5,703 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rubj Eau de Parfum

Vero Profumo

3.95173 votes

Rank #27,829 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubj Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau Sans Pareil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rubj Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau Sans Pareil2/7

Rubj Eau de Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Rubj Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Eau Sans Pareil
Longevity: Rubj Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Rubj Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Rubj Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Rubj Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's

Rubj Eau de ParfumVero Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

Category winnerRubj Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

293 votes

50%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerEau Sans PareilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRubj Eau de Parfum

SillageRubj Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRubj Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

tuberose77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitNeroliBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

CuminTuberoseAfrican Orange FlowerBasil

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Rubj Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day100

Night79

Category winnerRubj Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex51

Women36

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

Date 37%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,703

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#27,829

PerfumerVero Kern

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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Vero Profumo Rubj Eau de Parfum presents an unapologetic collision between lush garden florals and tangy tropical fruit. Spray it on your wrist. The first few minutes deliver a bright rush of neroli and mandarin orange, quickly cut through by the sharp, electric sourness of ripe passionfruit. Do not expect a simple sh…

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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, Eau Sans Pareil or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Rubj Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes; Rubj Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 173 votes. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rubj Eau de Parfum for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sans Pareil or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Rubj Eau de Parfum 71/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sans Pareil or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Rubj Eau de Parfum 64/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100 for sillage.

Do Eau Sans Pareil and Rubj Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Virginia Cedar.

Is Eau Sans Pareil or Rubj Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Sans Pareil is the stronger pick. For winter, Rubj Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Rubj Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sans Pareil and Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Rubj Eau de Parfum has top notes of Passionfruit, Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cumin, Tuberose, African Orange Flower and Basil, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Virginia Cedar.