Fragrance comparison

Rubino vs Angels of Florence

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 264 ratings analysed

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,003 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angels of Florence takes 1 of 1 categories.

Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Angels of Florence
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Rubino0/1

Angels of Florence1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Angels of FlorenceSanta Maria Novella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

3.94/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

31%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Top

GardeniaLimeAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLilacRoseCyclamen

Heart

MelonViolet LeafPeachCassisPlum

Base

VetiverMuskVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Geranium, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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Santa Maria Novella Angels of Florence pairs lush gardenia and bright lime with watery melon and peach. The scent opens like a wet spring blossom before settling into creamy jasmine, soft white musk, and earthy vetiver. It fits warm daytime wear, offering a clean, soapy floral trail for casual garden gatherings or bri…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rubino or Angels of Florence?

Angels of Florence takes 1 of 1 categories. Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Do Rubino and Angels of Florence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Geranium, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Rubino or Angels of Florence better for summer or winter?

Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubino and Angels of Florence?

Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. Angels of Florence has top notes of Gardenia, Lime, African Orange Flower and Geranium, heart notes of Melon, Violet Leaf, Peach and Cassis, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Vanille and Sandalwood.