Fragrance comparison

Sensuel Rubis vs Vip Blend Amber

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Sensuel Rubis

Aimee de Mars Parfums

3.7126 votes

Rank #22,488 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vip Blend Amber

CLASSIC BLEND

4.254 votes

Rank #59,005 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vip Blend Amber takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sensuel Rubis
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vip Blend Amber
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sensuel Rubis1/4

Vip Blend Amber3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vip Blend Amber
Sillage & projection: Vip Blend Amber
Value for money: Vip Blend Amber
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sensuel Rubis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sensuel RubisAimee de Mars Parfums

Vip Blend AmberCLASSIC BLEND

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

42%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVip Blend Amber

SillageVip Blend Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value65

Category winnerVip Blend AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryVioletGardenia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSichuan Pepper

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

RaspberryApricot

Heart2 to 4 hours

IncenseSandalwood

Base5 to 8 hours

TonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Incense, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vip Blend Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,488

PerfumerValerie Demars

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#59,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSensuel RubisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sensuel Rubis opens with a ruby-toned mix of raspberry, violet and soft white florals, then turns warmer and darker as incense, pepper, patchouli and vanilla settle in. It usually reads as a fruity amber-woody scent with powdery warmth, noticeable trail, and a richer style that makes more sense for cooler weather, eve…

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Vip Blend Amber by CLASSIC BLEND delivers an oriental woody scent profile that balances sweet fruit with dry resinous smoke. The opening introduces ripe raspberry and juicy apricot, creating a bright and tart fruitiness before deeper elements emerge. In the heart, smoky incense pairs with smooth sandalwood to provide …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sensuel Rubis or Vip Blend Amber?

Vip Blend Amber takes 3 of 4 categories. Sensuel Rubis is rated 3.71/5 from 26 votes; Vip Blend Amber is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sensuel Rubis for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vip Blend Amber for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensuel Rubis or Vip Blend Amber?

They last about the same: Vip Blend Amber 73/100, Sensuel Rubis 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sensuel Rubis or Vip Blend Amber?

Projection is very close: Vip Blend Amber 67/100, Sensuel Rubis 66/100 for sillage.

Do Sensuel Rubis and Vip Blend Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Incense, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Sensuel Rubis or Vip Blend Amber better for summer or winter?

Sensuel Rubis suits day or night wear; Vip Blend Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensuel Rubis and Vip Blend Amber?

Sensuel Rubis has top notes of Raspberry, Violet and Gardenia, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Sichuan Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli. Vip Blend Amber has top notes of Raspberry and Apricot, heart notes of Incense and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka and Patchouli.