Fragrance comparison

Garden Fairy vs Rubino

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Garden Fairy

JAFRA

3.577 votes

Rank #59,852 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,432 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubino takes 3 of 3 categories.

Garden Fairy
Choose it for a white floral and floral character.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Garden Fairy0/3

Rubino3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Garden FairyJAFRA

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 14%Want 66%

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

43%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRubino

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

green84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesPrunellaBlackberryRaspberry

Heart

GardeniaLily of the ValleyRoseLilac

Base

PatchouliSandalowoodAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Gardenia, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#59,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Garden Fairy by JAFRA is a light, floral fruity blend launched in 2019. It leans heavily on fresh green leaves, bright blackberry, and a bouquet of gardenia and lily of the valley. This fragrance suits casual, warm-weather days when you want a crisp, clean scent that feels youthful and accessible. It sits close to the…

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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, Garden Fairy or Rubino?

Rubino takes 3 of 3 categories. Garden Fairy is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Garden Fairy for a white floral and floral character. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Garden Fairy or Rubino?

Rubino lasts longest (Rubino 60/100, Garden Fairy 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Garden Fairy or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Garden Fairy 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Garden Fairy and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Gardenia, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Garden Fairy or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Garden Fairy and Rubino?

Garden Fairy has top notes of Green Leaves, Prunella, Blackberry and Raspberry, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily of the Valley, Rose and Lilac, a base of Patchouli, Sandalowood, Amber and Musk. 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.