Fragrance comparison

Akaster vs Ruby Wood

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 478 ratings analysed

Akaster

Parfums de Marly

3.82428 votes

Rank #7,231 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ruby Wood

Exaltatum

4.3650 votes

Rank #8,417 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Wood takes 6 of 8 categories.

Akaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Wood
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Akaster2/8

Ruby Wood6/8

Ratings & consensus: Ruby Wood
Community sentiment: Ruby Wood
Longevity: Ruby Wood
Sillage & projection: Akaster
Value for money: Ruby Wood
Versatility: Ruby Wood
Note pyramid (duration): Ruby Wood
Fragranxe ranking: Akaster

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkasterParfums de Marly

Ruby WoodExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 428 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerRuby WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

428 votes

54%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerRuby WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRuby Wood

SillageAkaster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value42

Category winnerRuby WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

woody69%

musky61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseAfrican Geranium

Base7-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskCardamom

Top20-30 mins

Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee

Base7-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum

Category winnerRuby WoodLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring65

Summer30

Fall100

Winter95

Day92

Night100

Category winnerRuby WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex34

Women8

Date 40%Work 25%Party 19%Casual 16%

Men8

Unisex25

Women67

Date 35%Casual 25%Party 23%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#8,417

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAkasterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Akaster pairs crisp cypress needle greenery with deep Bulgarian rose and smooth agarwood. It opens with an unexpected bite of tart lemon. That sharp green burst fades quickly. Within fifteen minutes, African geranium and velvet red rose petals take over the projection bubble, backed by warm cardamom s…

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Ruby Wood by Exaltatum is an artisanal fragrance that pairs tart wild fruits with velvety floral notes and warm forest resins. The scent opens with a lively splash of red berries, tangy cassis, and crushed rose petals spiced with pink pepper and coriander. Within an hour, rich Bulgarian rose and ripe raspberry emerge …

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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, Akaster or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood takes 6 of 8 categories. Akaster is rated 3.82/5 from 428 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Akaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Akaster or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood lasts longest (Ruby Wood 81/100, Akaster 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akaster or Ruby Wood?

Projection is very close: Akaster 66/100, Ruby Wood 64/100 for sillage.

Do Akaster and Ruby Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Cardamom.

Is Akaster or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Akaster is the stronger pick. Akaster suits evening wear; Ruby Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akaster and Ruby Wood?

Akaster has top notes of Cypress and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and African Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Cardamom. Ruby Wood has top notes of Rose Petals, Red Berries, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Myrrh.