Allure vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
AllureChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RubyChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Allure3/7
Ruby3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Allure
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Allure
- Sillage & projection
- Allure
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AllureChanelRubyIntimacyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 43%Had 11%Want 45%
Category winnerAllureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
5,999 votes
23%Love
58%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAllure
SillageAllure
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
fresh61%
woody100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
floral77%
powdery69%
iris61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli
Top
BergamotPink PepperFreesia
Heart
JasmineOrrisMagnoliaOrange Blossom
Base
CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night62
Spring100
Summer82
Fall82
Winter64
Day100
Night50
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,609
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,689
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews53
Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…
Reviews →Ruby by Intimacy is a floral fragrance for women launched in 2023. It opens with bright bergamot and pink pepper, followed by a heart of jasmine and orris. The scent settles into a warm, woody base of sandalwood and cedar, creating an elegant choice for daily wear during spring and autumn, particularly in temperate of…
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, Allure or Ruby?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Ruby is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Allure or Ruby?
Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Allure or Ruby?
Allure projects furthest (Allure 65/100, Ruby 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Allure and Ruby smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia.
Is Allure or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure is the stronger pick. Allure suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Allure and Ruby?
Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.
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