Fragrance comparison

Pinrose vs Rubacuori

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

Pinrose

3.43115 votes

Rank #17,296 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Rubacuori

Mirum

4.3629 votes

Rank #21,968 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubacuori takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pinrose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rubacuori
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pinrose2/5

Rubacuori3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PinrosePinrose

RubacuoriMirum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

4.36/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerRubacuoriRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

30%Dislike

5%Hate

115 votes

58%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRubacuori

SillageRubacuori

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPinroseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

floral69%

anis61%

amber100%

balsamic91%

warm spicy83%

rose74%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, rose and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseelemiAnise

Heart

RoseClovesIris

Base

AmbergrisLabdanumVanilla

Top

elemiBergamotSaffronPink PepperLemon

Heart

RosePeru BalsamCloves

Base

Tolu BalsamVanillaLabdanumAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, elemi, Cloves and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall100

Winter92

Day72

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,296

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#21,968

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPinroseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pinrose by Pinrose is a light floral fragrance that centers on a spicy, green rose. Bulgarian rose and anise provide a brisk opening, while clove and ambergris create an earthy, dry backdrop. It is built for casual spring days and office wear where you want a fresh, clean scent that does not overwhelm.

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Rubacuori is a dense amber rose with a bright citrus and saffron opening, then a warmer heart of clove, balsams, and powdery sweetness. It wears rich, spicy, and slightly resinous rather than airy. This suits someone who enjoys bold floral ambers with presence. The rose stays central, while vanilla, benzoin, and labd…

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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, Pinrose or Rubacuori?

Rubacuori takes 3 of 5 categories. Pinrose is rated 3.43/5 from 115 votes; Rubacuori is rated 4.36/5 from 29 votes. Choose Pinrose for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rubacuori for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pinrose or Rubacuori?

Rubacuori lasts longest (Rubacuori 80/100, Pinrose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pinrose or Rubacuori?

Rubacuori projects furthest (Rubacuori 69/100, Pinrose 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pinrose and Rubacuori smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, rose and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, elemi, Cloves and Labdanum.

Is Pinrose or Rubacuori better for summer or winter?

Pinrose suits evening wear; Rubacuori suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pinrose and Rubacuori?

Pinrose has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, elemi and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Cloves and Iris, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum and Vanilla. Rubacuori has top notes of elemi, Bergamot, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Peru Balsam and Cloves, a base of Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, Labdanum and Amber.