Fragrance comparison

Rubino vs Topazio

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,299 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topazio takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Topazio
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rubino1/5

Topazio4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubinoPaolo Gigli

TopazioPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

Category winnerTopazioRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityRubino

SillageTopazio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

woody100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

Ebony WoodBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaPlumJasmineHawthorn

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanSandalwoodCedar

Category winnerTopazioLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 37%Party 25%Casual 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTopazioHigher 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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Topazio by Paolo Gigli pairs dark ebony wood with lush plum and thick vanilla bean. The opening sting fades fast. Then, bergamot flashes off to reveal dark ebony wood, velvety gardenia, and lush purple plum. It smells rich, cozy, and deeply grounded. You get a dense cloud of woody sweetness that avoids sugary confecti…

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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 Topazio?

Topazio takes 4 of 5 categories. Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rubino or Topazio?

Rubino lasts longest (Rubino 60/100, Topazio 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rubino or Topazio?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, Rubino 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rubino and Topazio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vanilla Bean.

Is Rubino or Topazio better for summer or winter?

Rubino suits daytime wear; Topazio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubino and Topazio?

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. Topazio has top notes of Ebony Wood and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Plum, Jasmine and Hawthorn, a base of Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar.