Mimosa Wood vs Royal Marina Rubis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #21,023 FloralCitrus
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Marina Rubis takes 2 of 4 categories.
Mimosa WoodChoose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Marina RubisChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mimosa Wood1/4
Royal Marina Rubis2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Marina Rubis
- Value for money
- Mimosa Wood
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Marina Rubis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mimosa WoodAtelier RebulRoyal Marina RubisPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
3.62/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
19%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
96 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageRoyal Marina Rubis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMimosa WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
almond92%
rose84%
powdery77%
woody69%
ozonic61%
floral100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
rose77%
fresh69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, rose and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeonyRoseAlmond
Heart
HeliotropeMimosa
Base
White WoodViolet Leaf
Top15 to 30 minutes
GuavaLemonOrange
Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours
PeonyRoseMimosaJasmineHeliotrope
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPeony, Rose, Heliotrope and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Royal Marina Rubis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer76
Fall40
Winter37
Day100
Night32
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,275
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,023
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerRoyal Marina RubisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMimosa Wood opens with a dewy burst of pink peony and subtle rose, immediately grounded by a nutty almond undertone. As it settles, yellow mimosa and fluffy heliotrope bring a soft, powdery warmth that rests gently against a clean white wood background. It feels tailored for bright spring mornings and low-key daytime …
Reviews →Royal Marina Rubis by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is an airy floral fruity fragrance centered on delicate sweetness and soft cosmetic powder. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of guava, tart lemon, and sweet orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the initial fruitiness settles, a classic flor…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Mimosa Wood or Royal Marina Rubis?
Royal Marina Rubis takes 2 of 4 categories. Mimosa Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Royal Marina Rubis is rated 3.62/5 from 96 votes. Choose Mimosa Wood for a floral and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Marina Rubis for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mimosa Wood or Royal Marina Rubis?
They last about the same: Mimosa Wood 53/100, Royal Marina Rubis 53/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Mimosa Wood or Royal Marina Rubis?
Royal Marina Rubis projects furthest (Royal Marina Rubis 56/100, Mimosa Wood 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mimosa Wood and Royal Marina Rubis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Peony, Rose, Heliotrope and Mimosa.
Is Mimosa Wood or Royal Marina Rubis better for summer or winter?
Mimosa Wood suits daytime wear; Royal Marina Rubis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mimosa Wood and Royal Marina Rubis?
Mimosa Wood has top notes of Peony, Rose and Almond, heart notes of Heliotrope and Mimosa, a base of White Wood and Violet Leaf. Royal Marina Rubis has top notes of Guava, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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