Fragrance comparison

Pearl vs Rubino

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 830 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pearl

Mancera

3.72817 votes

Rank #5,540 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #55,334 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pearl
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pearl3/5

Rubino2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PearlMancera

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 817 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

30%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

817 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPearl

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

rose77%

sweet69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FigBergamotGreen AppleWhite Peach

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseEgyptian JasmineViolet

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Category winnerPearlLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex30

Women68

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,540

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#55,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pearl by Mancera delivers an unapologetically sharp, green take on fruity florals. The first blast gives you crisp green apple, sour bergamot, and a leafy fig that smells like snapped stems in a cold produce cooler. Give it ten minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns away into a dewy bouquet of powdery violet, sweet …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pearl or Rubino?

Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories. Pearl is rated 3.72/5 from 817 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Pearl for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pearl or Rubino?

Pearl lasts longest (Pearl 72/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pearl or Rubino?

Projection is very close: Rubino 68/100, Pearl 67/100 for sillage.

Do Pearl and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, White Peach, Rose and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Pearl or Rubino better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pearl and Rubino?

Pearl has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Green Apple and White Peach, heart notes of Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Violet, a base of White Musk and Ambergris. 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.