Fragrance comparison

RUA vs Lobogal Gold

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 155 ratings analysed

6 wins

RUA

PARIS CORNER

3.7948 votes

Rank #19,267 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #30,574 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA takes 6 of 7 categories.

RUA
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

RUA6/7

Lobogal Gold0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUAPARIS CORNER

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

Category winnerRUARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

48 votes

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRUA

SillageRUA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RhubarbCitrusRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

RaspberryMagnoliaVanillaPeach

Base5 to 6 hours

AmberwoodCaramelMusk

Top

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Magnolia and Peach. Durations are only published for RUA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night81

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#30,574

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRUAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RUA by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tart floral fruity profile built around crisp rhubarb, bright citrus, and fresh rose. The opening hits with a sharp, tangy bite before mellowing into a lush heart of ripe peach, juicy raspberry, soft magnolia, and creamy vanilla. As the scent dries down, amberwood, caramel, and cl…

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Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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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, RUA or Lobogal Gold?

RUA takes 6 of 7 categories. RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes; Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 votes. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RUA or Lobogal Gold?

RUA lasts longest (RUA 74/100, Lobogal Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RUA or Lobogal Gold?

RUA projects furthest (RUA 67/100, Lobogal Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RUA and Lobogal Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Magnolia and Peach.

Is RUA or Lobogal Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, RUA is the stronger pick. For winter, RUA is the stronger pick. RUA suits daytime wear; Lobogal Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RUA and Lobogal Gold?

RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and Musk. Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach.