36 community ratings

Fundamental (2023)

Name: Fundamental (2023)
Brand: Rubini

Perfumer: Cristiano Canali

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10

Community score
36 ratings

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Rubini Fundamental opens with fresh mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into darker notes like lavender, labdanum and leather, and it suits both men and women.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 30 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

94% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Grape

Mandarin orange Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Italian orris butter

Beeswax absolute

Labdanum

Clary sage absolute

Lavender absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Atlas cedar Leather Sandalwood Java vetiver

Castoreum absolute

Cocoa absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Fundamental (2023) smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards daily wear and leisure, though business and evening settings also get a share. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine.

The top is grape, mandarin orange and bergamot, fresh and fruity. In the heart, lavender and clary sage bring a green, floral touch, while orris butter adds powder and beeswax and labdanum add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base of Atlas cedar, sandalwood, leather and cocoa is woody, leathery and slightly animal. Rubini Fundamental (2015) and Karl Lagerfeld Jako have a close profile.