Adonis Awakens vs Sexy Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Adonis Awakens takes 6 of 7 categories.
Adonis AwakensChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sexy RubyChoose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Adonis Awakens6/7
Sexy Ruby1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Adonis Awakens
- Community sentiment
- Adonis Awakens
- Longevity
- Adonis Awakens
- Sillage & projection
- Adonis Awakens
- Value for money
- Sexy Ruby
- Versatility
- Adonis Awakens
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Adonis Awakens
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Adonis AwakensArgosSexy RubyMichael KorsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 741 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.09/ 5 · 687 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerAdonis AwakensRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
21%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
543 votes
16%Love
43%Like
8%Ok
31%Dislike
2%Hate
640 votes
Category winnerAdonis AwakensMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAdonis Awakens
SillageAdonis Awakens
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSexy RubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
rose92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
fruity100%
rose88%
sweet77%
white floral65%
woody53%
floral42%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
RaspberryBulgarian RoseVanillaJasmine SambacChestnut
Base
RoseCashmere WoodMysore Sandalwood
Top
RaspberryApricot
Heart
Rose PetalsJasmine Sambac
Base
Cashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer76
Fall0
Winter61
Day–
Night–
Spring79
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAdonis AwakensMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#858
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews158
Overall rank#19,090
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerAdonis AwakensHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAdonis Awakens by Argos is a fragrance for women and men. Adonis Awakens was launched in 2022. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac and Chestnut; base notes are Rose, Cashmere Wood and Mysore Sandalwood.
Reviews →Sexy Ruby is a fruity rose with a polished, slightly plush feel. The raspberry and apricot opening gives it a juicy sweetness, then the rose and jasmine move in quickly, with cashmere wood keeping the dry-down smooth rather than sharp. It usually suits someone who wants a feminine floral-fruity scent that feels dresse…
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, Adonis Awakens or Sexy Ruby?
Adonis Awakens takes 6 of 7 categories. Adonis Awakens is rated 4.10/5 from 741 votes; Sexy Ruby is rated 3.09/5 from 687 votes. Choose Adonis Awakens for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sexy Ruby for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Adonis Awakens or Sexy Ruby?
Adonis Awakens lasts longest (Adonis Awakens 79/100, Sexy Ruby 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Adonis Awakens or Sexy Ruby?
Adonis Awakens projects furthest (Adonis Awakens 69/100, Sexy Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Adonis Awakens and Sexy Ruby smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood.
Is Adonis Awakens or Sexy Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Adonis Awakens is the stronger pick. For winter, Sexy Ruby is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Adonis Awakens and Sexy Ruby?
Adonis Awakens has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Vanilla and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Rose, Cashmere Wood and Mysore Sandalwood. Sexy Ruby has top notes of Raspberry and Apricot, heart notes of Rose Petals and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cashmere Wood.
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