214 Violeta & Sândalo vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
214 Violeta & Sândalo takes 4 of 7 categories.
214 Violeta & SândaloChoose it for a floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
214 Violeta & Sândalo4/7
Ruby2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 214 Violeta & Sândalo
- Community sentiment
- 214 Violeta & Sândalo
- Longevity
- 214 Violeta & Sândalo
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 214 Violeta & Sândalo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
214 Violeta & SândaloO BoticárioRubyJudith LeiberWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
144 votes
30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity214 Violeta & Sândalo
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
leather92%
animalic84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
powdery61%
floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White PepperBergamotPearKiwi
Heart
Violet LeafGardeniaOsmanthusPeonyCyclamen
Base
LeatherSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Osmanthus and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,551
PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Eurico Mazzini
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#39,361
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotO Boticário 214 Violeta & Sândalo is a crisp, dry woody floral that skips sugary sweetness in favor of green violet leaf, smooth sandalwood, and soft leather. It opens with a sharp flash of white pepper, tart kiwi, and crisp pear before settling into gardenia and creamy wood. It is a distinctive, refined scent built f…
Reviews →Ruby by Judith Leiber opens with a bright, citrus-forward sparkle that settles into a soft, powdery floral heart. It is a feminine, versatile choice for daily wear, blending gardenia and jasmine with a gentle vanilla base. This scent feels refined yet accessible, working well for office environments or casual spring o…
Reviews →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, 214 Violeta & Sândalo or Ruby?
214 Violeta & Sândalo takes 4 of 7 categories. 214 Violeta & Sândalo is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose 214 Violeta & Sândalo for a floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 214 Violeta & Sândalo or Ruby?
214 Violeta & Sândalo lasts longest (214 Violeta & Sândalo 67/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 214 Violeta & Sândalo or Ruby?
Projection is very close: 214 Violeta & Sândalo 60/100, Ruby 60/100 for sillage.
Do 214 Violeta & Sândalo and Ruby smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Osmanthus and Cyclamen.
Is 214 Violeta & Sândalo or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, 214 Violeta & Sândalo is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 214 Violeta & Sândalo and Ruby?
214 Violeta & Sândalo has top notes of White Pepper, Bergamot, Pear and Kiwi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Gardenia, Osmanthus and Peony, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Osmanthus, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and Musk.
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