Fragrance comparison

Šfarìa vs Rubacuori

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

Šfarìa

Acca Kappa

4.06152 votes

Rank #6,705 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rubacuori

Mirum

4.3629 votes

Rank #21,968 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubacuori takes 3 of 5 categories.

Šfarìa
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rubacuori
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Šfarìa2/5

Rubacuori3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ŠfarìaAcca Kappa

RubacuoriMirum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

4.36/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerRubacuoriRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

101 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRubacuori

SillageRubacuori

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value54

Category winnerŠfarìaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

conifer60%

citrus50%

amber100%

balsamic91%

warm spicy83%

rose74%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both balsamic, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiBergamotLemon

Heart

Peru BalsamBalsam FirPine TreeArtemisia

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

elemiBergamotSaffronPink PepperLemon

Heart

RosePeru BalsamCloves

Base

Tolu BalsamVanillaLabdanumAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared noteselemi, Bergamot, Lemon and Peru Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex59

Women17

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#21,968

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerŠfarìaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Šfarìa by Acca Kappa is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men. Šfarìa was launched in 2020. Top notes are elemi, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Peru Balsam, Balsam Fir, Pine Tree and Artemisia; base notes are Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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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, Šfarìa or Rubacuori?

Rubacuori takes 3 of 5 categories. Šfarìa is rated 4.06/5 from 152 votes; Rubacuori is rated 4.36/5 from 29 votes. Choose Šfarìa for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rubacuori for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Šfarìa or Rubacuori?

Rubacuori lasts longest (Rubacuori 80/100, Šfarìa 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Šfarìa or Rubacuori?

Rubacuori projects furthest (Rubacuori 69/100, Šfarìa 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Šfarìa and Rubacuori smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Bergamot, Lemon and Peru Balsam.

Is Šfarìa or Rubacuori better for summer or winter?

Rubacuori suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Šfarìa and Rubacuori?

Šfarìa has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Balsam Fir, Pine Tree and Artemisia, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.