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En Lace vs Rubino

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

Updated 32 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

En Lace takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • En Lace

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Rubino

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

En Lace3/5
Rubino1/5
Ratings & consensus
En Lace
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
En Lace
Sillage & projection
Rubino
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
En Lace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
En LaceUERMI
RubinoPaolo Gigli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%
4.00/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%
Category winnerEn LaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

31%Love
54%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityEn Lace

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus83%
warm spicy65%
woody48%
lactonic30%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeClove
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaJasmineCarissa
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverCedar
Top20-30 mins
GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel
Base6-8+ hrs
Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring85
Summer100
Fall23
Winter15
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night64
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex33
Women56
Casual 36%Work 32%Date 23%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,344

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched2020

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEn LaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI En Lace takes the delicate texture of vintage lace and grounds it with unexpected culinary spice. A sharp splash of tart mandarin orange and stinging dried clove greets the nose immediately upon spraying. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens. Creamy gardenia and sweet jasmine petals unfold across the hear…

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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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, En Lace or Rubino?

En Lace takes 3 of 5 categories. En Lace is rated 4.32/5 from 19 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose En Lace for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, En Lace or Rubino?

En Lace lasts longest (En Lace 69/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, En Lace or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, En Lace 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do En Lace and Rubino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is En Lace or Rubino better for summer or winter?

En Lace suits daytime wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in En Lace and Rubino?

En Lace has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Clove, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Carissa, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.

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