Fragrance comparison

33 Cosmos Guide vs Sandal Ruby

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 278 ratings analysed

3 wins

33 Cosmos Guide

Spiritum

3.7617 votes

Rank #54,078 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Sandal Ruby

Carolina Herrera

4.12261 votes

Rank #4,988 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories.

33 Cosmos Guide
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sandal Ruby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

33 Cosmos Guide3/5

Sandal Ruby2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sandal Ruby
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage & projection: 33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money: 33 Cosmos Guide
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sandal Ruby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum

Sandal RubyCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

4.12/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSandal RubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

12%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

49%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

261 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

Sillage33 Cosmos Guide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value28

Category winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

cinnamon77%

tuberose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Geranium, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sandal Ruby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night71

Spring44

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

Date 41%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,078

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerSandal RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…

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Carolina Herrera Sandal Ruby is a rich, warm spicy fragrance that pairs dry cinnamon bark with buttery sandalwood and lush floral depth. The opening hits immediately with a sharp flash of black pepper before melting into a creamy heart of tuberose petals. Three sprays are plenty. Grounded by earthy patchouli and Atlas…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 33 Cosmos Guide or Sandal Ruby?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories. 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; Sandal Ruby is rated 4.12/5 from 261 votes. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sandal Ruby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 33 Cosmos Guide or Sandal Ruby?

33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Sandal Ruby 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Cosmos Guide or Sandal Ruby?

33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Sandal Ruby 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Cosmos Guide and Sandal Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Geranium, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.

Is 33 Cosmos Guide or Sandal Ruby better for summer or winter?

33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear; Sandal Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 33 Cosmos Guide and Sandal Ruby?

33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver. Sandal Ruby has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Atlas Cedar.