Fragrance comparison

3910 vs Sandal Ruby

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

3910

FOOPE

4.388 votes

Rank #34,707 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Sandal Ruby

Carolina Herrera

4.12261 votes

Rank #4,988 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

3910
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sandal Ruby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

39102/4

Sandal Ruby2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 3910
Sillage & projection: Sandal Ruby
Value for money: 3910
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

3910FOOPE

Sandal RubyCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

4.12/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity3910

SillageSandal Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value28

Category winner3910Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

rose83%

citrus74%

cinnamon65%

metallic56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

cinnamon77%

tuberose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperSaffronBergamotCoriander

Heart

CinnamonRoseGeranium

Base

Kashmir woodSandalwoodCedarwoodOudPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cinnamon, Geranium 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring44

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

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#34,707

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerSandal RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FOOPE 3910 combines sharp black pepper, iodine-tinged saffron, and sweet cinnamon over a base of cedarwood and patchouli. It opens with an airy citrus fizz before settling into a warm, metallic floral spice. Built for cool autumn evenings and lively night outings, this scent sits between a sweet gourmand and a dark wo…

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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, 3910 or Sandal Ruby?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 3910 is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Sandal Ruby is rated 4.12/5 from 261 votes. Choose 3910 for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sandal Ruby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3910 or Sandal Ruby?

They last about the same: 3910 80/100, Sandal Ruby 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 3910 or Sandal Ruby?

Sandal Ruby projects furthest (Sandal Ruby 68/100, 3910 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3910 and Sandal Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is 3910 or Sandal Ruby better for summer or winter?

3910 suits evening wear; Sandal Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3910 and Sandal Ruby?

3910 has top notes of Black Pepper, Saffron, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium, a base of Kashmir wood, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Oud. Sandal Ruby has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Atlas Cedar.