Puredistance 2020 Extrait

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Rubikona No. 11

by Cécile Zarokian

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Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Cécile Zarokian. Rubikona No. 11 opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Solar Notes, Musk, Cedar, and Patchouli. Puredistance's Rubikona No. 11 carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Rubikona No. 11 is a divisive, opulent floral with serious performance. You'll either adore its unique, retro-modern richness, or find it overwhelmingly heavy and 'old school'. Not a safe blind buy, but a masterpiece for its fans.
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Rubikona No. 11 Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its long-lasting, strong sillage and opulent character, Rubikona is best suited for evenings and special occasions where you want to make a statement. Its richness and depth might be too much for a casual or office environment, as many reviewers highlight its powerful presence.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Rubikona No. 11 opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin, quickly mellowed by a rich, creamy floral heart. Orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and a powdery iris blend with a subtle rose and a hint of clove spice. The dry down introduces a luxurious warmth with patchouli, vanilla, and cedar, all enveloped in a soft, solar musk that gives it a unique, glowing depth.

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