Fragrance comparison

Rubis Imperial vs Studio 1886 Legendary

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Rubis Imperial

Imperial Parfums

3.6434 votes

Rank #25,244 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Studio 1886 Legendary

Avon

3.388 votes

Rank #60,455 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rubis Imperial
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Studio 1886 Legendary
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rubis Imperial2/4

Studio 1886 Legendary2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Studio 1886 Legendary
Sillage & projection: Rubis Imperial
Value for money: Studio 1886 Legendary
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rubis Imperial

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rubis ImperialImperial Parfums

Studio 1886 LegendaryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 71%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityStudio 1886 Legendary

SillageRubis Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerStudio 1886 LegendaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

lavender100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

patchouli60%

woody50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonCitrusesVanilla

Heart

PatchouliLavender

Base

MuskLabdanumAmber

Top

Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Patchouli, Lavender and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night80

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#60,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubis ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubis Imperial reads as a bright citrus aromatic with a clean, soapy opening. Lemon, bergamot and a broader citrus accord lead, while lavender and patchouli add structure before musk, amber and labdanum soften the dry-down. It looks best suited to shoppers who want freshness with a warmer underside rather than a sharp…

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Studio 1886 Legendary by Avon delivers a clean contrast between sharp citrus and resinous base notes. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon that quickly links up with dry, herbal lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals an aromatic core reminiscent of traditional barbershop pr…

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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, Rubis Imperial or Studio 1886 Legendary?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rubis Imperial is rated 3.64/5 from 34 votes; Studio 1886 Legendary is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Rubis Imperial for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Studio 1886 Legendary for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rubis Imperial or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Studio 1886 Legendary lasts longest (Studio 1886 Legendary 80/100, Rubis Imperial 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rubis Imperial or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Rubis Imperial projects furthest (Rubis Imperial 66/100, Studio 1886 Legendary 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rubis Imperial and Studio 1886 Legendary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Patchouli, Lavender and Amber.

Is Rubis Imperial or Studio 1886 Legendary better for summer or winter?

Rubis Imperial suits daytime wear; Studio 1886 Legendary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubis Imperial and Studio 1886 Legendary?

Rubis Imperial has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Citruses and Vanilla, heart notes of Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Amber. Studio 1886 Legendary has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli and Amber.