Fragrance comparison

Rubus Maris vs Shiny Unicorn

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rubus Maris

Laura Biagiotti

3.6019 votes

Rank #22,198 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Shiny Unicorn

Zara

3.001 votes

Rank #65,922 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubus Maris takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rubus Maris
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shiny Unicorn
Choose it for a floral and fruity character.

Rubus Maris4/4

Shiny Unicorn0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rubus MarisLaura Biagiotti

Shiny UnicornZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRubus Maris

SillageRubus Maris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRubus MarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperSorbetChamomileGingerPear

Heart

Sea DaffodilMagnoliaRoseSalt

Base

VanillaHeliotropeCashmere Wood

Top

Pear

Heart

Magnolia

Base

Cashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesPear, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,198

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#65,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubus MarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubus Maris by Laura Biagiotti presents a modern floral composition centered on a refreshing sea salt and pear accord. Designed for daytime wear during the warmer months, this fragrance blends Mediterranean freshness with the comfort of vanilla and cashmere wood. It is a luminous choice for those seeking a crisp, coas…

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Zara Shiny Unicorn opens with a cool, watery burst of sliced green pear that feels juicy and clean rather than syrupy. Within ten minutes on skin, a dewy magnolia petal accord unfurls, bringing an airy floral sweetness that floats softly around the neck. The base rests on plush cashmere wood and light synthetic musks,…

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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, Rubus Maris or Shiny Unicorn?

Rubus Maris takes 4 of 4 categories. Rubus Maris is rated 3.60/5 from 19 votes; Shiny Unicorn is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rubus Maris for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shiny Unicorn for a floral and fruity character.

Which lasts longer, Rubus Maris or Shiny Unicorn?

Rubus Maris lasts longest (Rubus Maris 80/100, Shiny Unicorn 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rubus Maris or Shiny Unicorn?

Rubus Maris projects furthest (Rubus Maris 67/100, Shiny Unicorn 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rubus Maris and Shiny Unicorn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood.

Is Rubus Maris or Shiny Unicorn better for summer or winter?

Rubus Maris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubus Maris and Shiny Unicorn?

Rubus Maris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Sorbet, Chamomile and Ginger, heart notes of Sea Daffodil, Magnolia, Rose and Salt, a base of Vanilla, Heliotrope and Cashmere Wood. Shiny Unicorn has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Cashmere Wood.