Fragrance comparison

Purple vs Rhubarb

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 126 ratings analysed

Purple

We Pink

2.8817 votes

Rank #66,792 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rhubarb

Perfumer H

3.84109 votes

Rank #8,983 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhubarb takes 4 of 5 categories.

Purple
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rhubarb
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Purple1/5

Rhubarb4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PurpleWe Pink

RhubarbPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 52%Had 20%Want 28%

3.84/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerRhubarbRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

6%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

24%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

26%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRhubarb

SillageRhubarb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPurpleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

musky77%

amber69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian LemonPlumOrangeRed Fruits

Heart

ThymePeachTuberoseGalbanum

Base

MuskAmberWoody Notes

Notes

JuniperHaitian VetiverOrangeAtlas CedarSicilian LemonRose WaterRed FruitsTunisian Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Orange and Red Fruits. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall73

Winter64

Day100

Night73

Spring93

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men29

Unisex59

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,983

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerRhubarbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Purple by We Pink starts with a bright splash of Sicilian Lemon and Orange, quickly introducing a sweet, jammy Plum and Red Fruits blend. It is a fruity scent that shifts into a green, herbal heart where Thyme and Peach meet the crisp bite of Galbanum and a light Tuberose. The drydown sits on a base of Amber and Musk,…

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Rhubarb by Perfumer H reads less like a literal rhubarb perfume and more like a bright green vetiver with citrus, juniper, cedar and a tart red-fruit lift. It feels fresh, woody and aromatic, with a sunny early-summer mood rather than a sugary fruit profile. The main caution is performance. Wearers describe the scent…

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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, Purple or Rhubarb?

Rhubarb takes 4 of 5 categories. Purple is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes; Rhubarb is rated 3.84/5 from 109 votes. Choose Purple for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Purple or Rhubarb?

Rhubarb lasts longest (Rhubarb 68/100, Purple 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purple or Rhubarb?

Projection is very close: Rhubarb 58/100, Purple 56/100 for sillage.

Do Purple and Rhubarb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Orange and Red Fruits.

Is Purple or Rhubarb better for summer or winter?

Purple suits daytime wear; Rhubarb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purple and Rhubarb?

Purple has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Plum, Orange and Red Fruits, heart notes of Thyme, Peach, Tuberose and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Amber and Woody Notes. Rhubarb features Juniper, Haitian Vetiver, Orange, Atlas Cedar and Sicilian Lemon.