Fragrance comparison

Joie vs Rubino

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Joie

Jacques Battini

4.254 votes

Rank #36,843 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,392 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joie takes 2 of 3 categories.

Joie
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Joie2/3

Rubino1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoieJacques Battini

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

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

25%Love

75%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJoie

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose88%

woody77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

sweet42%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantRaspberryGreen AppleWhite Peach

Heart

JasmineRosePatchouli LeafViolet

Base

SandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, White Peach, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#36,843

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joie by Jacques Battini offers a bright, energetic introduction led by black currant and green apple. As it wears, the scent shifts into a floral heart of jasmine and rose before settling into a soft base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a sweet, fruity choice for those seeking a playful and long-lasting daily signatu…

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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, Joie or Rubino?

Joie takes 2 of 3 categories. Joie is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Joie for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Joie or Rubino?

Joie lasts longest (Joie 65/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joie or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Joie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joie and Rubino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, White Peach, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Joie or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Joie suits day or night wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joie and Rubino?

Joie has top notes of Black Currant, Raspberry, Green Apple and White Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli Leaf and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and White 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.