Ruben vs Le Petit Grain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruben takes 4 of 7 categories.
RubenChoose it for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Petit GrainChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ruben4/7
Le Petit Grain3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Petit Grain
- Community sentiment
- Le Petit Grain
- Longevity
- Ruben
- Sillage & projection
- Ruben
- Value for money
- Ruben
- Versatility
- Ruben
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Petit Grain
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubenCriminal ElementsLe Petit GrainMiller HarrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%
4.20/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerLe Petit GrainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
37%Love
54%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
128 votes
Category winnerLe Petit GrainMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuben
SillageRuben
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRubenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmossy100%
citrus92%
earthy84%
lavender77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
earthy60%
white floral50%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OakmossLavenderBergamotPetitgrainOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PetitgrainBergamotAmalfi LemonRosemaryOrangeLavenderTarragonAngelica
Heart
Orange Blossom
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Ruben, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer24
Fall94
Winter76
Day100
Night67
Spring88
Summer100
Fall38
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Category winnerRubenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,044
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,572
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLe Petit GrainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRuben by Criminal Elements opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and herbal lavender, giving you the crisp, invigorating feeling of walking outside right after a cool rain. As the sharp citrus calms down, bitter petitgrain and clean orange blossom step forward, smoothing the edges with a dry, slightly floral gre…
Reviews →Le Petit Grain by Miller Harris starts with a bright, crisp squeeze of Amalfi lemon and orange. It quickly shifts into a green, kitchen-garden aroma dominated by fresh rosemary and tarragon. On skin, this herbal brightness slowly gives way to a soapy orange blossom heart, which keeps the scent clean and airy. As it se…
Reviews →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, Ruben or Le Petit Grain?
Ruben takes 4 of 7 categories. Ruben is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes; Le Petit Grain is rated 4.20/5 from 128 votes. Choose Ruben for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Petit Grain for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruben or Le Petit Grain?
Ruben lasts longest (Ruben 74/100, Le Petit Grain 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruben or Le Petit Grain?
Ruben projects furthest (Ruben 61/100, Le Petit Grain 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruben and Le Petit Grain smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain.
Is Ruben or Le Petit Grain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Le Petit Grain is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruben is the stronger pick. Ruben suits daytime wear; Le Petit Grain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruben and Le Petit Grain?
Ruben features Oakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. Le Petit Grain has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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