Almas vs Ruby Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Almas takes 4 of 7 categories.
AlmasChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ruby WoodChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Almas4/7
Ruby Wood3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Almas
- Community sentiment
- Ruby Wood
- Longevity
- Almas
- Sillage & projection
- Almas
- Value for money
- Ruby Wood
- Versatility
- Ruby Wood
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Almas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlmasBoadicea the VictoriousRuby WoodExaltatumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 168 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
Category winnerAlmasRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
26%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
168 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
Category winners
LongevityAlmas
SillageAlmas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRuby WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
rose77%
oud69%
fruity61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
rose84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia
Heart
Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee
Base7-10 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Cassis and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Ruby Wood, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer35
Fall79
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring65
Summer30
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night93
Category winnerRuby WoodMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,347
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#9,120
PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlmas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…
Reviews →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 …
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, Almas or Ruby Wood?
Almas takes 4 of 7 categories. Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Almas or Ruby Wood?
Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Ruby Wood 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Almas or Ruby Wood?
Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Ruby Wood 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Almas and Ruby Wood smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Cassis and Turkish Rose.
Is Almas or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?
For summer, Almas is the stronger pick. For winter, Almas is the stronger pick. Almas suits daytime wear; Ruby Wood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Almas and Ruby Wood?
Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.
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