Aube Rubis Atelier des Ors for women and men

Aube Rubis Atelier des Ors
(90 ml., USD75 for 90 ml. 2nd hand)

First Impression

Aube Rubis catch my attention after found the note interesting.
This is my 3rd acquisition from Atelier des Ors. I really do enjoy this house in general.
"Complex yet Classic and Contemporary" this is the word I would describe this house in general.

I love Black Current syrup in fragrance, also majority of Patchouli.
I used to enjoy more on the classic combo Rose - Patchouli,
but now in enjoy both Rose-Patch and Sweet-Patch equally.

Aube Rubis, begins with blast of sweetness Praline smile more like white chocolate.
I recall another fragrance, Coromandel but with a hint of Black current syrup, mild fruity aspect.
and This one give more details and emphasis on Earthy Patchouli a bit more.
More substancial, I do feel mild powdery mass build gradually after initial blast of patchouli and sweetness.

As time pass by, it is develop but still using the main route as note pyramid describe. The Iris show himself more prominent, merge with that white chocolate note.
Recall how I would say it is kinda feel like, Sugar dust? It is dusty but sweet.

Patchouli in this provide many facet. cooling one, earthy one, woody one. Maybe vetiver enhancement. push the patchouli a bit more strong than usual.
If you sniff closely you kinda feel that earthy Rooty vetiver sneak in the back but covered by Patchouli. As time pass by Vetiver just stronger and stronger.

I would say this still woody/fruity and also iris.. some how(?)

First layer being sweet gourmand with fruity aspect (25%)
Woody by Vetiver and Patchouli (50%), (20%) Iris and 5% other nuance. It is woody-fruity afterall.

Somehow this blends remind me of Attrape-Rêves by LV but less syrupy, more dusty / woody and more masculine. Also that fruity sweet sugary wood reminds me Santal Massoïa.
Also, I think of Guerlain when I sniff this one. The way that they loves throw in Aromatic note weirdly in many blend.
But it work, that little herby accent from sage. I think it’s good here.

I would give this solid 6.5/10 as first impression if you love gourmand patchouli. You have many to choose from this segment.
So the competition is a bit competitive but I think this is luscious blends, the nicher one.
But from die heart patchouli fan, this is ain't it
and yes from the gourmand patch lover, I think this might be a bit too woody for your test.

This would be a great pick if you have extensive drive in fragrance world and you kinda need a bit of everything. Then this fit the bills perfectly.

To revisit with full-wear.
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Full wear (update on 13 April 2024)

When I wear it and not niche picking. I feel this is actually quite nice.
The powdery iris experience with support of patchouli (The zingy aspect).
and Vetiver (The woody and earthy aspect). I am enjoy.

It is not sexy, but it do feel upscale. The professional fragrance. sort of.
I think if you come across a great deal and like sweet woody & iris fragrance.
You can totally gives Aube Rubis a shot. I think this smell better when full wear.

Score increase to 7.75/10

Does not work on my skin at all. Notes listed above/profile seems not to match what comes out - I get a strong, rough, cypriol oil type of scent, quite masculine leaning. If this comes from patchouli then its the type of patchouli I do not like. Does not change much over time. Overbearing, dull and rough. Seems to work differently on different people.

very strong fragrance with an enourmous sillage. The CEO is my dad's friend and gifted this bottle to him. Love the golf inside

This reminds me of a more masculine version of Silver Iris. There are fruity nuances, but this perfume is about 3 things, patchouli, iris and vetiver. Very dry, slightly herbal, very earthy and very masculine iris/patchouli/vetiver fragrance. Not my thing, nor my husband's. A leathery, earthy, papery, dry, iris w/ a dirty patchouli and vetiver. Nothing special, boring and quite forgettable.

Got my attention as soon as I sprayed it. Black currant fruitchuli with a good dose of clary sage. Dry and clean enough to be a man’s office scent. Get some earthiness and dryness. Quite pleasant.

easily my no1 patchouli fragrance. it is so gorgeous and vibrant, sweet- fruity and then balanced by the earthy undertones of patchouli.

BEAST performance, the sexiest patchouli and an ultra chic design.

Stunning dusty vetiver with patchouli this dances off the skin beautifully the sage makes this so beautiful. The buttery iris is making this so regal & stunning. This house is pure quality. Beautiful oriental masterpiece. This is a underrated gem this really shines in the dry down 8+ hours longevity on skin.the opening is polarizing but so stunning to me it’s extremely unique and beautiful it leans extremely masculine reminds me of a suite and tie in the dry down

Weak patchouli is like the sun if it got eclipsed
No use for it whatsoever
Iam a hardcore patchouli fan and trying one weak patchouli seriously makes me angry
Combining vetiver it’s a very mild scent
That asks for premium pay
I didn’t like it and would never buy a bottle

So this is the first fragrance I've tried from this brand. I wasn't sure of their legitimacy to be honest, I'd seen many (what I assumed to be free) bottle flying around on social media among the influencers and bottle begging shites who know little about the craft but seem to offer up their expertise anyway. (sorry, I'm supposed to be reviewing this)
Anyway, another off putting bit was the tendency to vagazzle the bottles with gold leaf, something I associate with vodka for tween girls or a special Christmas, Gin liquor bottle, which lights up and looks like a snow globe, such is all the golden debris floating in flacon of Atelier des Ors. Something gaudy to appeal to the middle eastern market, says luxury to them but tacky to me and a big turn off.
However, this brand has earned some kudos by some respected voices saying they are worth checking out, and by not being another throwaway, transient, pop up. I have to admire the aesthetic and creativity of the brand, gold leaf and all, having tried 5 of the collection here and being impressed by all of them, in one way or another.
Aube rubis then is an immediately fruity and immediately patchouli forward fragrance, it's clever in being full bodied but not quite giving up all it's secrets right away, it's reminiscent of a FM Monsieur or that Bois 1920 one, real smacks in the face of patchouli but this has a mildly softer, more graduated edge.
I get that the fruity note in the opening is listed as blackcurrant here, and I see there being a 'twang' to this, I often say it is similar to saffron and comes from the earth of patchouli, but blends into fruity notes well too, could be cassis that is conspiring here to make an interesting effect. A gourmand, edibility (says praline here) I can't help feeling is not your typical chocolate association sometimes gotten from patchouli. So I'm saying all this is familiar in tone, but in truth this is bold but still wearable and has it's own little trick up it's sleeve. As it dries down I get more labdanum and resins in combination with that patch but still sweet and toppy sense of something 'fruity'.
I like it, I think it's well made, has enough to keep me interested, has goldilocks zone patchouli which will satisfy the purist without alienating the more timid perfume fan. All in all a good introduction to the brand for me.

Based on having tried quite a few samples from this house, my overriding impression is that they all default to intense sweetness; a good or a bad thing depending on personal preference. And there is was again when I sprayed this one on too, a dizzying smack in the head with a bag of sugar. But, fairly soon after it settled down to a pleasant whiff of blackcurrant and not long after that a woodiness arrived, more specifically, a green woodiness. Think of that smell of grape vines on more tender stems where the wood is still green and supple with a vaguely herbal aroma. Of their fragrances I have tried, this is one of the ones I like most.

I've always said that I don't really consider fragrances in terms of male or female and there are most certainly notes in here that a lot of men would warm to. But, somehow its sweetness makes me think that ultimately more women would be comfortable with it. I had hope these woody, herby elements would come through more, but in the end it seems that that sweetness of confectionery triumphs. If there is any grapefruit in there, I can't detect it. But then again, I'm not someone who sprinkles sugar on grapefruit.

I was expecting a sophisticated fruitchuli fragrance, that is not what I got from Aube Rubis. It's a SUPER dry Patchouli & Vetvier fragrance that leans very masculine on my skin. I do not recommend if you're not a fan of dry heavy patchouli scents.

This is like a grown up more sophisticated version of la nuit tresor. Performance on me is very weather dependent, sometimes it will be amped up fruits and patchouli and other times I will instead get a really nice pralines note coming through.

Aube Rubis is an earthy, sweet fruitchuli with a mix of notes that feel like it’s trying too hard—ditto for the gold flaked juice, which begs the question, why? Underneath it all is a medicinal synthetic profile that’s powdery, dusty and at times off putting. I understand why some people think it’s Oud.

This is not an easy to wear scent, and I vacillate between no opinion and dislike. At it’s worst, Aube Rubis reminds me of a Michael’s store; cheap crafts combined with a potpourri smell. And for that, a pass.

On me, Aube Rubis opens up with vetiver and dries down with vetiver. It's something I must've smelled at least of couple of times before. I wouldn't say it's bad, it's just not spectacular.

This scent is a delicate interpretation of Penahligon's Empressa, which I rather like but not enough to purchase another bottle. I believe I found an exquisite replacement, a chic one :-)

تمام قد یک اثر هنری است
گسی عجیبی دارد در یک بستر چوبی و خاکی آرام
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Scent & Quality: 10/10
Longevity: 8/10
Sillage: 7/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 10/10
Affordability: 4/10
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Overall: 7.8 +1 = 8.8/10

I smelled light oud here too!
Not much morning daylight in this perfume, but a gorgeous earthy sweet powdery scent. A little dark, a little woody, just a tiny bit sweet, elegant would smell the best in the setting night hour.

Sweet fruitti caramel patchouli

Minty fruitti, with caramel patchouli is what i get from this. The sage, rosemary, and vetiver are kept minimal underneath the sweet patchouli. The fruit, caramel sweetness mix is quite balanced & keeping the harshness of the herbs low.

It is truly a sweeter version of "Dior Homme" the 2005 version. It's like a mix of "Dior homme" with "Angel".

I would swear there is oud in this.. not really my cup of tea.

Cereza, your dreading testing another frag from the house because of one you have tried! Jesus your really harsh, shame really because this is beautiful on my skin. I can't recommend this house highly enough. Do yourself a favour and get your nose on lune feline. One of the most gorgeous fragrance I have ever put my nose on, stunning to say the least

I was kindly provided the opportunity to test a few Atelier des Ors fragrances(thank you!), and here are my thoughts on Aube Rubis:

I really enjoy the opening of Aube Rubis: a waxy, lipstick-like iris, followed by earthy, dirt-like patchouli and the equally earthy but also somewhat spicy and aromatic sage. This wonderful bouquet is then dusted with nutty, chocolate-y praline. The juxtaposition of tender sweetness and sharp earthiness is entincing, and it reminds me of the dynamic between patchouli and caramel chocolate in Mugler Angel but in a less violent, more approachable way.

But then...it sort of just collapsed on itself. Out of nowhere, a caramelised amber sweetness, not dissimlar to that in Iris Fauve, starts to permeate everthing. The iris and patchouli are smashed together and become a plum-like nebulous sweetness. Aube Rubis is now a caramelised fruitchouli with occiasional surges of medicinal patchouli, and remains so during its 10-hour longevity. The sillage is moderate throughout its wear on my skin.

To its credit, I find Aube Rubis a more interesting fruitchouli thanks to its dynamic opening, especially the aromatic sage, and it's not among the most sugary fruitchouli, either. But the more or less conventional fruity gourmand patchouli dry down still left me disappointed. I would be hesitant to recommend it unless you're looking for a sweet fruity patchouli and has a sizeable budget.

5/10

WOW
I AM SPEECHLESS

this scent took my breath away - simply a stunner! The notes of vetiver and patchouli, but also, unexpectedly - iris and violett...This is a high class parfum and one of the best in the line Des Ors! My favourite!

Nothing gourmandy or sweet in "Aube Rubis". In all honesty I got no sweet notes at all except maybe bittersweet nuances of patchouli, but that's it.
"Aube Rubis" on my skin was unpleasant - I got the same screechy and overly sharp vibe as I did from other scents of this line (it's probably the same chemical), so I can't say I enjoyed any part of this. The opening...maybe, but it was like 5 minutes of something new and then boom back to the weirdly "out-of-place" sharp note all Atelier des Ors seem to have on me.


Well. Given the price tag and given the marketing thing with "gold" etc...I'm more than dissapointed in this house. I still have one sample left, but I'm kinda already dreading the testing.

Very dissapointing.