Fragrance comparison

Kardigan Bleu vs Rubus Maris

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Kardigan Bleu

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #36,909 WoodyFloral

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23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rubus Maris

Laura Biagiotti

3.6019 votes

Rank #21,795 VanillaFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubus Maris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kardigan Bleu
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rubus Maris
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kardigan Bleu1/4

Rubus Maris3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kardigan BleuL'Orientale Fragrances

Rubus MarisLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

3.60/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRubus Maris

SillageKardigan Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRubus MarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Indonesian NutmegPink PepperBergamotelemiPear

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaClovesRoseFlax

Base8-12 hrs

Haitian VetiverCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Top

Pink PepperSorbetChamomileGingerPear

Heart

Sea DaffodilMagnoliaRoseSalt

Base

VanillaHeliotropeCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Pear, Magnolia and Rose. Durations are only published for Kardigan Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day65

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,795

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRubus MarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the blue bottle fool you. Kardigan Bleu by L'Orientale Fragrances is not an aquatic shower gel scent. Instead, it unleashes a dense, spicy blast of Indonesian nutmeg, pink pepper, and juicy green pear. Within fifteen minutes, a velvety dark rose emerges alongside creamy magnolia and pungent cloves. The wood…

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Rubus Maris by Laura Biagiotti presents a modern floral composition centered on a refreshing sea salt and pear accord. Designed for daytime wear during the warmer months, this fragrance blends Mediterranean freshness with the comfort of vanilla and cashmere wood. It is a luminous choice for those seeking a crisp, coas…

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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, Kardigan Bleu or Rubus Maris?

Rubus Maris takes 3 of 4 categories. Kardigan Bleu is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Rubus Maris is rated 3.60/5 from 19 votes. Choose Kardigan Bleu for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rubus Maris for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan Bleu or Rubus Maris?

Rubus Maris lasts longest (Rubus Maris 80/100, Kardigan Bleu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan Bleu or Rubus Maris?

Kardigan Bleu projects furthest (Kardigan Bleu 88/100, Rubus Maris 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan Bleu and Rubus Maris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Pear, Magnolia and Rose.

Is Kardigan Bleu or Rubus Maris better for summer or winter?

Kardigan Bleu suits evening wear; Rubus Maris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan Bleu and Rubus Maris?

Kardigan Bleu has top notes of Indonesian Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Magnolia, Cloves, Rose and Flax, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Amber. Rubus Maris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Sorbet, Chamomile and Ginger, heart notes of Sea Daffodil, Magnolia, Rose and Salt, a base of Vanilla, Heliotrope and Cashmere Wood.