Fragrance comparison

Royal Marina Rubis vs Apres l'Ondee

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,475 ratings analysed

5 wins

Royal Marina Rubis

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.6296 votes

Rank #21,023 FloralCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,298 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Marina Rubis takes 5 of 8 categories.

Royal Marina Rubis
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apres l'Ondee
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Royal Marina Rubis5/8

Apres l'Ondee3/8

Ratings & consensus: Apres l'Ondee
Community sentiment: Apres l'Ondee
Longevity: Royal Marina Rubis
Sillage & projection: Royal Marina Rubis
Value for money: Royal Marina Rubis
Versatility: Royal Marina Rubis
Note pyramid (duration): Royal Marina Rubis
Fragranxe ranking: Apres l'Ondee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal Marina RubisPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Apres l'OndeeGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerApres l'OndeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

53%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,379 votes

Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Marina Rubis

SillageRoyal Marina Rubis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRoyal Marina RubisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fresh69%

yellow floral61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GuavaLemonOrange

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

PeonyRoseMimosaJasmineHeliotrope

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver

Base2 to 3 hours

IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber

Category winnerRoyal Marina RubisLongest dry-down: 2 to 3 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall40

Winter37

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer58

Fall45

Winter23

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRoyal Marina RubisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#2,298

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerApres l'OndeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Marina Rubis by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is an airy floral fruity fragrance centered on delicate sweetness and soft cosmetic powder. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of guava, tart lemon, and sweet orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the initial fruitiness settles, a classic flor…

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Guerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …

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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, Royal Marina Rubis or Apres l'Ondee?

Royal Marina Rubis takes 5 of 8 categories. Royal Marina Rubis is rated 3.62/5 from 96 votes; Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes. Choose Royal Marina Rubis for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Royal Marina Rubis or Apres l'Ondee?

Royal Marina Rubis lasts longest (Royal Marina Rubis 53/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Marina Rubis or Apres l'Ondee?

Royal Marina Rubis projects furthest (Royal Marina Rubis 56/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royal Marina Rubis and Apres l'Ondee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Mimosa and Heliotrope.

Is Royal Marina Rubis or Apres l'Ondee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Royal Marina Rubis is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal Marina Rubis is the stronger pick. Royal Marina Rubis suits daytime wear; Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Marina Rubis and Apres l'Ondee?

Royal Marina Rubis has top notes of Guava, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Musk.