Fragrance comparison

Kolonya vs Ruben

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 168 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kolonya

Rasei Fort

4.35133 votes

Rank #4,450 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ruben

Criminal Elements

4.0335 votes

Rank #38,044 MossyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kolonya takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kolonya
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruben
Choose it for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kolonya5/7

Ruben2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KolonyaRasei Fort

RubenCriminal Elements

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

4.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerKolonyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

86 votes

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerKolonyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRuben

SillageRuben

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value56

Category winnerKolonyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

amber61%

mossy100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PlumPetitgrainBergamotOakmossPalisander RosewoodHayNeroliRosemaryVetiverTobaccoAmberPink Grapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OakmossLavenderBergamotPetitgrainOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Ruben, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall71

Winter54

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer24

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night67

Category winnerKolonyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex50

Women7

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,450

PerfumerRasei Fort

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#38,044

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKolonyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kolonya by Rasei Fort is a woody spicy fragrance that draws on childhood memories of a garden filled with jasmine and lemon trees. This unisex scent balances bright citrus notes like bergamot and neroli with a dry, resinous base. It wears closely, functioning less like a modern projection-heavy fragrance and more like…

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Ruben by Criminal Elements opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and herbal lavender, giving you the crisp, invigorating feeling of walking outside right after a cool rain. As the sharp citrus calms down, bitter petitgrain and clean orange blossom step forward, smoothing the edges with a dry, slightly floral gre…

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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, Kolonya or Ruben?

Kolonya takes 5 of 7 categories. Kolonya is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes; Ruben is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes. Choose Kolonya for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruben for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kolonya or Ruben?

They last about the same: Ruben 74/100, Kolonya 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kolonya or Ruben?

Projection is very close: Ruben 61/100, Kolonya 59/100 for sillage.

Do Kolonya and Ruben smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Kolonya or Ruben better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kolonya is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruben is the stronger pick. Kolonya suits daytime wear; Ruben suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kolonya and Ruben?

Kolonya features Plum, Petitgrain, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Palisander Rosewood. Ruben features Oakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom.