Puredistance Rubikona
How it smells
It smells mostly woody and citrus. Mandarin orange and grapefruit at the top, orange blossom and ylang-ylang in the middle and patchouli and musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Rubikona notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Puredistance Rubikona
Puredistance is the house behind Rubikona.
Other Puredistance perfumes
The house has 12 perfumes here, led by White, Sheiduna and No 12.
Who will like Rubikona
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like orange blossom and patchouli. Less obvious notes include bergamot, clove and solar notes. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Passion has more depth.
Rubikona longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Lancôme Variety. Base notes like patchouli and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €350. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Lancôme Variety.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Rubikona dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Elizabeth Taylor Passion (8 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (9 shared notes), Xerjoff Join The Club 400 (8 shared notes) and Aramis Tuscany (9 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Rubikona?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Rubikona?
Fall.