Fragrance comparison

Rimbaud vs Ibitira

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 742 ratings analysed

Rimbaud

Celine

3.86326 votes

Rank #10,230 LavenderIris

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40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ibitira

Xerjoff

4.19416 votes

Rank #6,413 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ibitira takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rimbaud
Choose it for a lavender and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ibitira
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Rimbaud0/7

Ibitira6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RimbaudCeline

IbitiraXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 326 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerIbitiraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

326 votes

45%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

416 votes

Category winnerIbitiraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIbitira

SillageIbitira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

iris91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

vanilla65%

earthy56%

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

iris77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrrisIrisWhite Flowers

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaWoody Notes

Top

LemonVioletOrange Blossom

Heart

IrisWhite FlowersNeroliDamask Rose

Base

VetiverMuskCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Iris, White Flowers and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Rimbaud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIbitiraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men3

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#6,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerIbitiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Rimbaud opens with a clean splash of bitter neroli and crisp citruses. Do not expect sweet candy. The initial spray carries a sharp, herbal snap before French lavender takes over. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges soften dramatically into buttery orris and delicate powdery iris. It smells like laundered wh…

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Ibitira opens with a sharp burst of lemon and orange blossom before settling into a cool, powdery iris centered on violet leaves and white florals. Cedary wood and clean musk anchor the dry down, giving it a structured, soap-clean finish. It suits crisp spring mornings, tailored outfits, and quiet office environments …

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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, Rimbaud or Ibitira?

Ibitira takes 6 of 7 categories. Rimbaud is rated 3.86/5 from 326 votes; Ibitira is rated 4.19/5 from 416 votes. Choose Rimbaud for a lavender and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ibitira for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rimbaud or Ibitira?

Ibitira lasts longest (Ibitira 69/100, Rimbaud 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rimbaud or Ibitira?

Ibitira projects furthest (Ibitira 62/100, Rimbaud 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rimbaud and Ibitira smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and earthy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Iris, White Flowers and Vanilla.

Is Rimbaud or Ibitira better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ibitira is the stronger pick. For winter, Rimbaud is the stronger pick. Rimbaud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rimbaud and Ibitira?

Rimbaud has top notes of Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Orris, Iris and White Flowers, a base of Vanilla and Woody Notes. Ibitira has top notes of Lemon, Violet and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Iris, White Flowers, Neroli and Damask Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Vanilla.