Fragrance comparison

Rose Intense vs Rubino

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Rose Intense

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.0247 votes

Rank #20,459 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

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 4 categories split 2–2.

Rose Intense
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Intense2/4

Rubino2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose IntenseNicolai Parfumeur Createur

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 24%Had 20%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerRose IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRubino

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

woody77%

musky69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryRaspberryBergamot

Heart

RoseRose OilVioletPelargoniumBlack Pepper

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall39

Winter11

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#20,459

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#53,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Intense by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur balances tart berry top notes with a central rose heart and woody musk base. Designed for women, this 2008 launch offers a clean and green floral profile. It sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the spring and summer months in mil…

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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, Rose Intense or Rubino?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose Intense is rated 4.02/5 from 47 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Rose Intense for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Intense or Rubino?

Rubino lasts longest (Rubino 60/100, Rose Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Intense or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Rose Intense 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Intense and Rubino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Rose Intense or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Rose Intense suits daytime wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Intense and Rubino?

Rose Intense has top notes of Blackberry, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Rose Oil, Violet and Pelargonium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. 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.