Ruben vs Orangerie du Roy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruben takes 7 of 8 categories.
RubenChoose it for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orangerie du RoyChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruben7/8
Orangerie du Roy1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruben
- Community sentiment
- Ruben
- Longevity
- Ruben
- Sillage & projection
- Ruben
- Value for money
- Orangerie du Roy
- Versatility
- Ruben
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Ruben
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruben
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubenCriminal ElementsOrangerie du RoyHistoriaeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%
3.71/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 25%Had 12%Want 63%
Category winnerRubenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
29%Love
39%Like
8%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerRubenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuben
SillageRuben
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrangerie du RoyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmossy100%
citrus92%
earthy84%
lavender77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
white floral83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
sweet56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OakmossLavenderBergamotPetitgrainOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Top20-30 mins
Sweet OrangePetitgrainLemonBasilPeppermintBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomLavenderThymeMock OrangeHoneysuckleYlang-Ylang
Base5-7 hrs
VetiverOakmossMuskPatchouli
Category winnerRubenLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer24
Fall94
Winter76
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer89
Fall22
Winter33
Day100
Night22
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#43,818
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRubenHigher 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 →Historiae Orangerie du Roy brings the atmosphere of a sun-drenched French greenhouse directly to your skin. The fragrance opens with a zesty burst of sweet orange, tart lemon, and brisk peppermint, instantly evoking chilled citrus water on a sunny morning. As the brisk opening settles, a bouquet of orange blossom, hon…
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 Orangerie du Roy?
Ruben takes 7 of 8 categories. Ruben is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes; Orangerie du Roy is rated 3.71/5 from 38 votes. Choose Ruben for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orangerie du Roy for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruben or Orangerie du Roy?
Ruben lasts longest (Ruben 74/100, Orangerie du Roy 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruben or Orangerie du Roy?
Projection is very close: Ruben 61/100, Orangerie du Roy 59/100 for sillage.
Do Ruben and Orangerie du Roy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain.
Is Ruben or Orangerie du Roy better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orangerie du Roy is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruben is the stronger pick. Ruben suits daytime wear; Orangerie du Roy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruben and Orangerie du Roy?
Ruben features Oakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. Orangerie du Roy has top notes of Sweet Orange, Petitgrain, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Thyme and Mock Orange, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.
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