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    Side by side

    Rubia Sucrée vs. Paris*L.A.

    Clearly related
    Paris*L.A. by What We Do Is Secret bottle

    Paris*L.A.

    What We Do Is Secret
    Eau de Parfum2014
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rubia Sucrée vs. Paris*L.A.
    Rubia SucréeParis*L.A.
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20172014
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rubia Sucrée

    Sweet
    Citrus
    Fruity
    Gourmand
    Spicy

    Paris*L.A.

    Sweet
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Almond
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonFig LeafMandarin OrangeGinger Flower
    ColaKey LimeGinger
    Heart
    AlmondJasmineWoody Notes
    ThymeCoriander SeedNeroli
    Base
    VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood
    MacaronMuskAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rubia Sucrée vs. Paris*L.A.
    Rubia SucréeParis*L.A.
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rubia Sucrée is sweet, and it doesn't apologize. The vanilla-tonka base is warm enough to feel like comfort, not dessert, the citrus lifts everything so it never cloys.Rubia Sucrée
    The Coca-Cola note will pull you one of two ways, either it reads as playful and nostalgic, or it reads as too sweet. If you're the kind of person who wants gourmand without being obvious about it.Paris*L.A.