Fragrance comparison

Ruben vs Néroli Outrenoir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,894 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ruben

Criminal Elements

4.0335 votes

Rank #38,044 MossyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Néroli Outrenoir

Guerlain

4.341,859 votes

Rank #1,579 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruben takes 4 of 8 categories.

Ruben
Choose it for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Néroli Outrenoir
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ruben4/8

Néroli Outrenoir3/8

Ratings & consensus: Néroli Outrenoir
Community sentiment: Néroli Outrenoir
Longevity: Ruben
Sillage & projection: Ruben
Value for money: Ruben
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Ruben
Fragranxe ranking: Néroli Outrenoir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubenCriminal Elements

Néroli OutrenoirGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%

4.34/ 5 · 1,859 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

56%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

1,859 votes

Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRuben

SillageRuben

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value26

Category winnerRubenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mossy100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

green83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossLavenderBergamotPetitgrainOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 60 minutes

PetitgrainBergamotTangerineLemonGrapefruit

Heart3 to 5 hours

TeaNeroliOrange BlossomSmokeEarthy Notes

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVanillaMyrrhBenzoinAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Category winnerRubenLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer24

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer93

Fall70

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men8

Unisex60

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,044

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,579

PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews183

Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruben 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…

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Néroli Outrenoir by Guerlain offers a striking contrast between bright citrus sunshine and dark, savory depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of petitgrain, bergamot, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit, creating an immediate splash of crisp greenery. Soon, the fragrance shifts toward a distinct core of earthy black …

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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, Ruben or Néroli Outrenoir?

Ruben takes 4 of 8 categories. Ruben is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes; Néroli Outrenoir is rated 4.34/5 from 1,859 votes. Choose Ruben for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Néroli Outrenoir for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruben or Néroli Outrenoir?

Ruben lasts longest (Ruben 74/100, Néroli Outrenoir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruben or Néroli Outrenoir?

Ruben projects furthest (Ruben 61/100, Néroli Outrenoir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruben and Néroli Outrenoir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom.

Is Ruben or Néroli Outrenoir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Néroli Outrenoir is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruben is the stronger pick. Ruben suits daytime wear; Néroli Outrenoir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruben and Néroli Outrenoir?

Ruben features Oakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. Néroli Outrenoir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Tea, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Smoke, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Myrrh and Benzoin.