Fragrance comparison

Gourmet vs Sensuel Rubis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gourmet

M. Micallef

3.48322 votes

Rank #10,924 AmberBalsamic

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Sensuel Rubis

Aimee de Mars Parfums

3.7126 votes

Rank #23,854 AmberFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gourmet takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gourmet
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sensuel Rubis
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gourmet3/5

Sensuel Rubis2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GourmetM. Micallef

Sensuel RubisAimee de Mars Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

3.71/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerSensuel RubisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

25%Dislike

7%Hate

220 votes

17%Love

42%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGourmet

SillageGourmet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSensuel RubisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

smoky84%

leather77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseRaspberry

Heart

ChestnutLeatherViolet

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Labdanum

Top

RaspberryVioletGardenia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSichuan Pepper

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Raspberry, Violet and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex52

Women23

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#23,854

PerfumerValerie Demars

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerGourmetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gourmet by M. Micallef creates a smoky, resinous cloud centered on sweet chestnut and leather. It opens with sharp, tart raspberry and incense, settling into a dense, long-lasting blend of oud and vanilla. This unisex fragrance feels most at home in cold weather, offering a bold, spicy presence for those who enjoy dee…

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Sensuel Rubis opens with a ruby-toned mix of raspberry, violet and soft white florals, then turns warmer and darker as incense, pepper, patchouli and vanilla settle in. It usually reads as a fruity amber-woody scent with powdery warmth, noticeable trail, and a richer style that makes more sense for cooler weather, eve…

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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, Gourmet or Sensuel Rubis?

Gourmet takes 3 of 5 categories. Gourmet is rated 3.48/5 from 322 votes; Sensuel Rubis is rated 3.71/5 from 26 votes. Choose Gourmet for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sensuel Rubis for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gourmet or Sensuel Rubis?

Gourmet lasts longest (Gourmet 76/100, Sensuel Rubis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gourmet or Sensuel Rubis?

Projection is very close: Gourmet 68/100, Sensuel Rubis 66/100 for sillage.

Do Gourmet and Sensuel Rubis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Incense, Raspberry, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Gourmet or Sensuel Rubis better for summer or winter?

Sensuel Rubis suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gourmet and Sensuel Rubis?

Gourmet has top notes of Incense and Raspberry, heart notes of Chestnut, Leather and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. Sensuel Rubis has top notes of Raspberry, Violet and Gardenia, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Sichuan Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.