Fragrance comparison

L’Extase vs RUA

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 3,676 ratings analysed

L’Extase

Nina Ricci

3.783,628 votes

Rank #2,566 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

RUA

PARIS CORNER

3.7948 votes

Rank #19,267 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA takes 4 of 7 categories.

L’Extase
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
RUA
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Extase3/7

RUA4/7

Ratings & consensus: L’Extase
Community sentiment: L’Extase
Longevity: RUA
Sillage & projection: RUA
Value for money: RUA
Versatility: RUA
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Extase

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’ExtaseNina Ricci

RUAPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 3,628 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

Category winnerL’ExtaseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

3,628 votes

35%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerL’ExtaseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRUA

SillageRUA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

rose84%

amber77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPeachPear

Heart

RoseRaspberryWhite FlowersJasmine

Base

CaramelSiam BenzoinAmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

RhubarbCitrusRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

RaspberryMagnoliaVanillaPeach

Base5 to 6 hours

AmberwoodCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Rose, Raspberry and Caramel. Durations are only published for RUA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night81

Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,566

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerL’ExtaseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Francis Kurkdjian crafted L’Extase for Nina Ricci as a dense gourmand floral built around dark jammy rose and warm Siam benzoin. Pink pepper and tart raspberry cut through an opening of thick caramel, settling into a powdery cedar finish that clings to scarves and wool coats during chilly autumn evenings.

Reviews →

RUA by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tart floral fruity profile built around crisp rhubarb, bright citrus, and fresh rose. The opening hits with a sharp, tangy bite before mellowing into a lush heart of ripe peach, juicy raspberry, soft magnolia, and creamy vanilla. As the scent dries down, amberwood, caramel, and cl…

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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, L’Extase or RUA?

RUA takes 4 of 7 categories. L’Extase is rated 3.78/5 from 3,628 votes; RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes. Choose L’Extase for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Extase or RUA?

RUA lasts longest (RUA 74/100, L’Extase 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Extase or RUA?

RUA projects furthest (RUA 67/100, L’Extase 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Extase and RUA smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Rose, Raspberry and Caramel.

Is L’Extase or RUA better for summer or winter?

For summer, RUA is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Extase is the stronger pick. RUA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Extase and RUA?

L’Extase has top notes of Pink Pepper, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and Musk.