Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs One Man Show Ruby Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 811 ratings analysed

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

4.1375 votes

Rank #11,350 AmberBalsamic

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27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

One Man Show Ruby Edition

Jacques Bogart

3.82736 votes

Rank #553 AmberHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show Ruby Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alhambra
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.
One Man Show Ruby Edition
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Alhambra1/5

One Man Show Ruby Edition4/5

Ratings & consensus: Alhambra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: One Man Show Ruby Edition
Sillage & projection: One Man Show Ruby Edition
Value for money: One Man Show Ruby Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: One Man Show Ruby Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlhambraAntonio Visconti

One Man Show Ruby EditionJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

3.82/ 5 · 736 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerAlhambraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

38%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

607 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show Ruby Edition

SillageOne Man Show Ruby Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value87

Category winnerOne Man Show Ruby EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

sweet30%

amber100%

honey92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumCorianderRoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliOpoponaxSaffron

Base

MyrrhBenzoinSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Green AppleLavenderOrange Leaf

Heart

IncenseLabdanumSaffron

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)Red Cedar

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Saffron, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Spring45

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,350

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews161

Category winnerOne Man Show Ruby EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alhambra is a dark amber incense scent with a resinous, church-like feel from the first spray. Labdanum, opoponax, myrrh and benzoin give it a rich balsamic core, while saffron, coriander and patchouli keep it warm, spiced and slightly earthy. It usually wears best in cooler weather and suits someone who enjoys deep, …

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One Man Show Ruby Edition by Jacques Bogart is a bold, masculine oriental fougere. It opens with sharp green apple and lavender, leading into an intense heart of incense and saffron. The dry down is thick with honey, oud, and red cedar. This fragrance excels in cold winter weather, projecting strongly with a distinct,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alhambra or One Man Show Ruby Edition?

One Man Show Ruby Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes; One Man Show Ruby Edition is rated 3.82/5 from 736 votes. Choose Alhambra for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose One Man Show Ruby Edition for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or One Man Show Ruby Edition?

One Man Show Ruby Edition lasts longest (One Man Show Ruby Edition 84/100, Alhambra 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or One Man Show Ruby Edition?

One Man Show Ruby Edition projects furthest (One Man Show Ruby Edition 78/100, Alhambra 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and One Man Show Ruby Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Saffron, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alhambra or One Man Show Ruby Edition better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and One Man Show Ruby Edition?

Alhambra has top notes of Labdanum, Coriander, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Opoponax and Saffron, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense. One Man Show Ruby Edition has top notes of Green Apple, Lavender and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum and Saffron, a base of Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Red Cedar.