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Lamar vs Rubikona No. 11

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

Updated 237 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubikona No. 11 takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Lamar

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character.

  • Rubikona No. 11

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lamar0/1
Rubikona No. 111/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rubikona No. 11

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LamarRaydan
Rubikona No. 11Puredistance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.01/ 5 · 236 votes
Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

46%Love
25%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

236 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value23
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
musky61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeYlang-YlangGrapefruitClove
Heart
Black CherryCinnamonRoseLabdanum
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
Orange BlossomYlang-YlangCloveRoseIris
Base8-12+ hrs
PatchouliMuskSolar NotesVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Grapefruit and Clove. Durations are only published for Rubikona No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4
Unisex36
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,200

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRubikona No. 11Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lamar by Raydan is an oriental spicy fragrance for both women and men. It features a rich opening of mandarin orange and grapefruit paired with clove. The heart introduces black cherry, cinnamon, and rose, while the base relies on warm tonka bean, vanilla, and amber. This blend offers a distinct, cozy, and spiced prof…

Reviews →

Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 opens with a sparkling rush of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. As the sharp citrus bite softens on warm skin, a rich floral heart emerges with orange blossom, velvety rose, and a noticeable kick of dry clove. Cécile Zarokian anchored this blend…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lamar or Rubikona No. 11?

Rubikona No. 11 takes 1 of 1 categories. Lamar is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Rubikona No. 11 is rated 4.01/5 from 236 votes. Choose Lamar for a amber and citrus character. Choose Rubikona No. 11 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Lamar and Rubikona No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Grapefruit and Clove.

Is Lamar or Rubikona No. 11 better for summer or winter?

Rubikona No. 11 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lamar and Rubikona No. 11?

Lamar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Grapefruit and Clove, heart notes of Black Cherry, Cinnamon, Rose and Labdanum, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Rubikona No. 11 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Solar Notes and Vanilla.

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