Fragrance comparison

RUA vs Pop Heart

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 267 ratings analysed

4 wins

RUA

PARIS CORNER

3.7948 votes

Rank #19,267 FruitySweet

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55%scent match

Closely related

Pop Heart

Plume Impression

3.76219 votes

Rank #9,279 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA takes 4 of 7 categories.

RUA
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pop Heart
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

RUA4/7

Pop Heart3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUAPARIS CORNER

Pop HeartPlume Impression

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

3.76/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerPop HeartRating 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

42%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerRUAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPop Heart

SillageRUA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value40

Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

caramel77%

vanilla65%

fresh53%

tropical42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

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

PineappleStrawberryApple

Heart

RaspberryMagnoliaRose

Base

CaramelVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Magnolia and Vanilla. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Men5

Unisex27

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,279

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPop HeartHigher 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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Pop Heart opens with a sharp burst of sweet pineapple and strawberry, immediately establishing a bright, sugary atmosphere. Mark Buxton directs the blend toward a softer middle where a slightly jammy raspberry pairs with a light rose. The base relies on a thick caramel and vanilla wrap, grounded by a clean musk. It ac…

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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 Pop Heart?

RUA takes 4 of 7 categories. RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes; Pop Heart is rated 3.76/5 from 219 votes. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pop Heart for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, RUA or Pop Heart?

Pop Heart lasts longest (Pop Heart 78/100, RUA 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RUA or Pop Heart?

RUA projects furthest (RUA 67/100, Pop Heart 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RUA and Pop Heart smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Magnolia and Vanilla.

Is RUA or Pop Heart better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in RUA and Pop Heart?

RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and Musk. Pop Heart has top notes of Pineapple, Strawberry and Apple, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.