Fragrance comparison

Red Lips vs Rubino

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Red Lips

KKW Fragrance

3.7670 votes

Rank #32,466 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #54,183 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubino takes 3 of 4 categories.

Red Lips
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Red Lips1/4

Rubino3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red LipsKKW Fragrance

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

36%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

6%Hate

70 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRubino

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

lactonic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LotusBlood Orange

Heart

GardeniaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ylang-Ylang

Base

Vanilla BeanRed CedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla Bean. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex5

Women90

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#32,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed LipsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Lips by KKW Fragrance offers a creamy white floral experience defined by gardenia and ylang-ylang. The scent opens with a sharp burst of blood orange before settling into a warm, musk-heavy base of vanilla bean and red cedar. It is a soft, feminine choice that wears best during casual daytime outings in the spring.

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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 Lips or Rubino?

Rubino takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Lips is rated 3.76/5 from 70 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Red Lips for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Lips or Rubino?

Rubino lasts longest (Rubino 60/100, Red Lips 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Lips or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Red Lips 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Lips and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla Bean.

Is Red Lips or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Red Lips suits daytime wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Lips and Rubino?

Red Lips has top notes of Lotus and Blood Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla Bean, Red 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.