Fragrance comparison

Gold Rose vs Rubino

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Rose

Manos Gerakinis

4.754 votes

Rank #42,674 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #54,625 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Rose takes 4 of 4 categories.

Gold Rose
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold Rose4/4

Rubino0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold RoseManos Gerakinis

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink RoseWhite RoseCitrusesBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletGeraniumVanillaThyme

Base8-10+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesCedar

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Category winnerGold RoseLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 41%Party 26%Work 19%Casual 14%

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#42,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Gold Rose is an unconventional, dark floral built on sharp contrast. It opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper and tart citruses that cuts right through a pairing of pink rose and white rose petals. Do not expect sweet bath soap. The heart warms into earthy thyme and powdery violet, softened by…

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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, Gold Rose or Rubino?

Gold Rose takes 4 of 4 categories. Gold Rose is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Gold Rose for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rose or Rubino?

Gold Rose lasts longest (Gold Rose 87/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rose or Rubino?

Gold Rose projects furthest (Gold Rose 75/100, Rubino 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Rose and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Violet, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Gold Rose or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Gold Rose suits evening wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Rose and Rubino?

Gold Rose has top notes of Pink Rose, White Rose, Citruses and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Geranium, Vanilla and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes and Cedar. 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.