Fragrance comparison

Red Label vs Rubino

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Red Label

kari

5.004 votes

Rank #37,145 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,392 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Red Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Red Label1/3

Rubino1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Labelkari

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

powdery77%

rose69%

violet61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink PepperBergamotVerbenaLemon

Heart

NutmegGeraniumMyrrhRoseIrisBlack PepperClary Sage

Base

Balsamic NotesVetiverAmberPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Lemon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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#37,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Label by kari is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men, combining sharp violet and bracing citrus with warm spices. It settles into a comfortable, sweet balsamic base that feels clean yet warm. It serves as an easy daily option for mild weather.

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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, Red Label or Rubino?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Label or Rubino?

They last about the same: Red Label 60/100, Rubino 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Red Label or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Label and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Red Label or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Red Label suits day or night wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Label and Rubino?

Red Label has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Myrrh and Rose, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. 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.