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1957 Eau de Parfum vs Ruffles

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 2,140 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruffles takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 1957 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ruffles

    Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

1957 Eau de Parfum3/7
Ruffles4/7
Ratings & consensus
1957 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
1957 Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Ruffles
Sillage & projection
Ruffles
Value for money
Ruffles
Versatility
Ruffles
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1957 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
1957 Eau de ParfumChanel
RufflesOscar de la Renta
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 1,966 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 174 votes
Have 39%Had 29%Want 32%
Category winner1957 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
32%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

1,966 votes

43%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

174 votes

Category winner1957 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityRuffles

SillageRuffles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value31
¤ Price value58
Category winnerRufflesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
musky92%
iris84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
white floral61%
sweet100%
white floral92%
floral84%
powdery77%
woody69%
animalic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-45 mins
White MuskAldehydesBergamotPink PepperCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
OrrisCashmeranCedarHoneyVanilla
Top
AldehydesFruity NotesOrange BlossomGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
HoneyCaramelCivetVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1957 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter56
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter88
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRufflesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex38
Women58
Men0
Unisex12
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#6,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winner1957 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel 1957 Eau de Parfum smells like the cleanest, softest white cotton shirt you have ever pulled over your head. The spray opens with a crisp snap of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes that feel like fizzy, high-end bath soap. Give it two minutes. The initial solvent bite settles immediately into a pillowy core of wh…

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Oscar de la Renta Ruffles opens with sharp aldehydes, orange blossom, and bergamot before softening into a sweet tuberose and honey heart. Base notes of civet, sandalwood, and caramel provide an 80s warmth that clings to wool coats during cold spring mornings. It suits lovers of vintage florientals looking for bold fl…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Ruffles?

Ruffles takes 4 of 7 categories. 1957 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.26/5 from 1,966 votes; Ruffles is rated 4.12/5 from 174 votes. Choose 1957 Eau de Parfum for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruffles for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Ruffles?

Ruffles lasts longest (Ruffles 69/100, 1957 Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Ruffles?

Ruffles projects furthest (Ruffles 63/100, 1957 Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1957 Eau de Parfum and Ruffles smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is 1957 Eau de Parfum or Ruffles better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1957 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruffles is the stronger pick. 1957 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1957 Eau de Parfum and Ruffles?

1957 Eau de Parfum has top notes of White Musk, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Orris, Cashmeran, Cedar and Honey. Ruffles has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Honey, Caramel, Civet and Vanilla.

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