Garden of Memory vs Rubino
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Garden of Memory takes 4 of 5 categories.
Garden of MemoryChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RubinoChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Garden of Memory4/5
Rubino1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Garden of Memory
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Garden of Memory
- Sillage & projection
- Rubino
- Value for money
- Garden of Memory
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Garden of Memory
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Garden of MemoryMithRubinoRoccobaroccoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%
3.95/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%
Category winnerGarden of MemoryRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
26%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGarden of Memory
SillageRubino
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGarden of MemoryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh90%
fruity80%
citrus70%
rose60%
musky50%
woody100%
patchouli92%
musky84%
fresh77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeonyCitrusesPeachMandarin OrangePink PepperMelonApple
Heart
OsmanthusRoseJasmine
Base
MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Citruses
Heart
Peony
Base
PatchouliWoodsy NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesPeony, Citruses, Musk and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall73
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Spring44
Summer11
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#39,087
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#40,311
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerGarden of MemoryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGarden of Memory opens as a bright floral fruit scent with peony, citrus and juicy peach over a soft rose and jasmine heart. It reads fresh, lightly sweet and musky, with a clean sandalwood and patchouli base. On skin, it usually leans airy and easy rather than heavy, though the peach and melon sweetness may feel shar…
Reviews →Rubino is a chypre floral fragrance that centers on a bright opening of Italian citrus. As it warms on the skin, a prominent peony heart emerges, supported by a grounding base of patchouli and musk. Designed for women who appreciate classic chypre structures, this 2015 release offers a balance of sharp freshness and d…
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, Garden of Memory or Rubino?
Garden of Memory takes 4 of 5 categories. Garden of Memory is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Rubino is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes. Choose Garden of Memory for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Garden of Memory or Rubino?
They last about the same: Garden of Memory 67/100, Rubino 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Garden of Memory or Rubino?
Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 73/100, Garden of Memory 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Garden of Memory and Rubino smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Peony, Citruses, Musk and Patchouli.
Is Garden of Memory or Rubino better for summer or winter?
Garden of Memory suits daytime wear; Rubino suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Garden of Memory and Rubino?
Garden of Memory has top notes of Peony, Citruses, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Osmanthus, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Rubino has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Peony, a base of Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk.
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