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Lobogal Gold vs RUA

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

Updated 155 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Lobogal Gold

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • RUA

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lobogal Gold0/7
RUA6/7
Ratings & consensus
RUA
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
RUA
Sillage & projection
RUA
Value for money
RUA
Versatility
RUA
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
RUA

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lobogal GoldLobogal
RUAPARIS CORNER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%
3.79/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
Category winnerRUARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
52%Like
7%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

107 votes

35%Love
29%Like
21%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityRUA

SillageRUA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value88
Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
woody61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
floral77%
amber69%
vanilla61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot
Heart
VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
RhubarbCitrusRose
Heart3 to 4 hours
RaspberryMagnoliaVanillaPeach
Base5 to 6 hours
AmberwoodCaramelMusk
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Rose, Raspberry and Peach. Durations are only published for RUA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring83
Summer28
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer88
Fall94
Winter76
Day100
Night81
Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex6
Women88
Men3
Unisex14
Women83
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,708

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRUAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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, Lobogal Gold or RUA?

RUA takes 6 of 7 categories. Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 votes; RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes. Choose Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lobogal Gold or RUA?

RUA lasts longest (RUA 74/100, Lobogal Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lobogal Gold or RUA?

RUA projects furthest (RUA 67/100, Lobogal Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lobogal Gold and RUA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Rose, Raspberry and Peach.

Is Lobogal Gold or RUA better for summer or winter?

For summer, RUA is the stronger pick. For winter, RUA is the stronger pick. Lobogal Gold suits daytime wear; RUA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lobogal Gold and RUA?

Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach. RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and Musk.

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