Flagrant Shine vs Royal Marina Rubis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #21,023 FloralCitrus
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Marina Rubis takes 3 of 4 categories.
Flagrant ShineChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money.
Royal Marina RubisChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flagrant Shine1/4
Royal Marina Rubis3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Royal Marina Rubis
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Marina Rubis
- Value for money
- Flagrant Shine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Marina Rubis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Flagrant ShineÁgua de CheiroRoyal Marina RubisPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
3.62/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
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
2 votes · too few to score
19%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
96 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Marina Rubis
SillageRoyal Marina Rubis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlagrant ShineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
white floral69%
rose61%
floral100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
rose77%
fresh69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmineMangoBenzoinMimosaPeonyHeliotrope
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCistus Incanus
Top15 to 30 minutes
GuavaLemonOrange
Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours
PeonyRoseMimosaJasmineHeliotrope
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Peony. Durations are only published for Royal Marina Rubis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer76
Fall40
Winter37
Day100
Night32
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#46,960
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,023
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerRoyal Marina RubisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlagrant Shine by Água de Cheiro opens with a vibrant mix of pink pepper and freesia. As it develops, notes of mango and rose emerge, creating a powdery and sweet heart. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of vanilla, amber, and musk. It performs best during the cooler evenings of spring and autumn, offering …
Reviews →Royal Marina Rubis by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is an airy floral fruity fragrance centered on delicate sweetness and soft cosmetic powder. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of guava, tart lemon, and sweet orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the initial fruitiness settles, a classic flor…
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, Flagrant Shine or Royal Marina Rubis?
Royal Marina Rubis takes 3 of 4 categories. Flagrant Shine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Royal Marina Rubis is rated 3.62/5 from 96 votes. Choose Flagrant Shine for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Choose Royal Marina Rubis for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Flagrant Shine or Royal Marina Rubis?
Royal Marina Rubis lasts longest (Royal Marina Rubis 53/100, Flagrant Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flagrant Shine or Royal Marina Rubis?
Royal Marina Rubis projects furthest (Royal Marina Rubis 56/100, Flagrant Shine 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flagrant Shine and Royal Marina Rubis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Peony.
Is Flagrant Shine or Royal Marina Rubis better for summer or winter?
Royal Marina Rubis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flagrant Shine and Royal Marina Rubis?
Flagrant Shine has top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mango and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Royal Marina Rubis has top notes of Guava, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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