Fragrance comparison

Oliver vs Ruben

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

Oliver

Strangers Parfumerie

4.08186 votes

Rank #8,745 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ruben

Criminal Elements

4.0335 votes

Rank #38,044 MossyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruben takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oliver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ruben
Choose it for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oliver2/7

Ruben5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OliverStrangers Parfumerie

RubenCriminal Elements

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

4.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerOliverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

186 votes

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerRubenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRuben

SillageRuben

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRubenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

mossy100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PetitgrainBitter OrangeMojitoBergamotSea SaltGrapefruitClary SageOrange BlossomCypressMagnoliaBasilOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OakmossLavenderBergamotPetitgrainOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Orange Blossom 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter3

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer24

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night67

Category winnerRubenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,745

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#38,044

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOliverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prin Lomros built Oliver around a rush of bitter orange, sharp petitgrain, and icy mojito mint that cuts straight through humid summer heat. Bright grapefruit and salty sea breezes give way to a green heart of cut grass, basil, and orange blossom, resting on dry cypress and soft ambrette musk. It wears crisp and botan…

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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, Oliver or Ruben?

Ruben takes 5 of 7 categories. Oliver is rated 4.08/5 from 186 votes; Ruben is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes. Choose Oliver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ruben for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oliver or Ruben?

Ruben lasts longest (Ruben 74/100, Oliver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oliver or Ruben?

Ruben projects furthest (Ruben 61/100, Oliver 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oliver and Ruben smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.