№4 by Phoenix vs Ruby Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
75%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby Essence takes 3 of 4 categories.
№4 by PhoenixChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ruby EssenceChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
№4 by Phoenix1/4
Ruby Essence3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruby Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby Essence
- Value for money
- №4 by Phoenix
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
№4 by PhoenixMilton LloydRuby EssenceScentidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 64%Had 18%Want 18%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
0%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby Essence
SillageRuby Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner№4 by PhoenixBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
white floral77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
Scent match75%Very similar · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronJasmine
Heart
AmbergrisAmberwood
Base
Fir ResinOakmossCedar
Top
SaffronJasmine
Heart
AmberwoodAmbergrisHedione
Base
CedarSugarOakmossBalsam Fir
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,753
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,539
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRuby EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMilton Lloyd's №4 by Phoenix greets you with a sharp, medicinal burst of saffron and a very brief, clean jasmine note. Within minutes, the scent pivots toward a warm, synthetic amberwood structure that replicates the airy, sweet-salty aura of high-end ambergris perfumes. It clings to the skin with a resinous warmth, b…
Reviews →Ruby Essence by Scentido offers a striking blend of saffron and jasmine. The heart features amberwood and ambergris for added depth. A foundation of cedar, sugar, and balsam fir anchors the scent. It works well for those seeking a modern, noticeable presence that functions across many casual and semi-formal settings t…
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, №4 by Phoenix or Ruby Essence?
Ruby Essence takes 3 of 4 categories. №4 by Phoenix is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Ruby Essence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose №4 by Phoenix for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ruby Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, №4 by Phoenix or Ruby Essence?
Ruby Essence lasts longest (Ruby Essence 90/100, №4 by Phoenix 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, №4 by Phoenix or Ruby Essence?
Ruby Essence projects furthest (Ruby Essence 100/100, №4 by Phoenix 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do №4 by Phoenix and Ruby Essence smell similar?
Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Amberwood.
Is №4 by Phoenix or Ruby Essence better for summer or winter?
№4 by Phoenix suits evening wear; Ruby Essence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in №4 by Phoenix and Ruby Essence?
№4 by Phoenix has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Ambergris and Amberwood, a base of Fir Resin, Oakmoss and Cedar. Ruby Essence has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Hedione, a base of Cedar, Sugar, Oakmoss and Balsam Fir.
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