Fragrance comparison

Ex Voto vs Rubino

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Ex Voto

Varriale Profumi

4.004 votes

Rank #55,988 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,008 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ex Voto
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ex Voto2/4

Rubino2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ex VotoVarriale Profumi

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEx Voto

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Talc

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskPatchouliVetiverAmber

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Category winnerEx VotoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%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#55,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Voto by Varriale Profumi delivers an unusual collision of bright Mediterranean zest and vintage barber-soft powder. The first spritz unleashes a tart burst of sun-drenched lemon and sharp bergamot, rounded by a touch of sunny ylang-ylang. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle yields to a dense, pillowy heart of cosmeti…

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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, Ex Voto or Rubino?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ex Voto is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ex Voto for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ex Voto or Rubino?

Ex Voto lasts longest (Ex Voto 76/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ex Voto or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Ex Voto 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ex Voto and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and White Musk.

Is Ex Voto or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Ex Voto suits daytime wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ex Voto and Rubino?

Ex Voto has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Talc, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. 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.