Fragrance comparison

Orlando vs Rubino

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Orlando

VeraLab

3.6425 votes

Rank #56,044 Soft SpicyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #52,889 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubino takes 3 of 5 categories.

Orlando
Choose it for a soft spicy and camphor character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Orlando1/5

Rubino3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrlandoVeraLab

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerRubinoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOrlando

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

camphor92%

green84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CamphorMintLilacBlack PepperBergamotTuberose

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceImmortelleAmbergrisPatchouliJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Category winnerRubinoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall79

Winter86

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex59

Women29

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orlando by VeraLab is an unconventional unisex fragrance that balances medicinal chill with warm, earthy woods. It opens with an immediate flash of cool mint, brisk camphor, and peppery bergamot that quickly gives way to powdery lilac and creamy tuberose petals. As the initial herbal bite recedes, sweet licorice, savo…

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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Orlando or Rubino?

Rubino takes 3 of 5 categories. Orlando is rated 3.64/5 from 25 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Orlando for a soft spicy and camphor character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orlando or Rubino?

Orlando lasts longest (Orlando 65/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orlando or Rubino?

Projection is very close: Orlando 68/100, Rubino 68/100 for sillage.

Do Orlando and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Orlando or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Orlando suits daytime wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orlando and Rubino?

Orlando has top notes of Camphor, Mint, Lilac and Black Pepper, heart notes of Licorice, Immortelle, Ambergris and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.