Slow Dance vs Drunken Rhubarb
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Slow Dance takes 2 of 4 categories.
Slow DanceChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Drunken RhubarbChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Slow Dance2/4
Drunken Rhubarb1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Slow Dance
- Value for money
- Drunken Rhubarb
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Slow Dance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Slow DanceByredoDrunken RhubarbMystiq ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
1,651 votes
80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSlow Dance
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDrunken RhubarbBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
green77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OpoponaxCognac
Heart
LabdanumVioletGeranium
Base
VanillaPatchouliIncense
Top
RhubarbGrapefruitCassisBergamot
Heart
CognacWhiskeyTurkish RoseVioletGeraniumOrris Root
Base
CedarPatchouliTonka BeanLabdanumAmberAmbroxanMusk
InformationalShared notesCognac, Labdanum, Violet and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,888
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews253
Overall rank#31,090
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerSlow DanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSlow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…
Reviews →Drunken Rhubarb opens with tart rhubarb, grapefruit and cassis, then settles into a boozy floral heart with rose, violet and a soft green edge. It reads bright, textured and unusual rather than sugary. If you like fruity fragrances with a sharper twist, this is an easy one to sample. The woody amber base and liquor no…
Reviews →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, Slow Dance or Drunken Rhubarb?
Slow Dance takes 2 of 4 categories. Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 votes; Drunken Rhubarb is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Drunken Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Slow Dance or Drunken Rhubarb?
They last about the same: Slow Dance 73/100, Drunken Rhubarb 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Slow Dance or Drunken Rhubarb?
Slow Dance projects furthest (Slow Dance 64/100, Drunken Rhubarb 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Slow Dance and Drunken Rhubarb smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cognac, Labdanum, Violet and Geranium.
Is Slow Dance or Drunken Rhubarb better for summer or winter?
Drunken Rhubarb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Slow Dance and Drunken Rhubarb?
Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense. Drunken Rhubarb has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Cognac, Whiskey, Turkish Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.
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