Fragrance comparison

Avant Ruby vs Bohemian Fig

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

5 wins

Avant Ruby

Maison Alhambra

4.2719 votes

Rank #19,666 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Bohemian Fig

Josie Maran

3.5020 votes

Rank #55,504 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avant Ruby takes 5 of 5 categories.

Avant Ruby
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bohemian Fig
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Avant Ruby5/5

Bohemian Fig0/5

Ratings & consensus: Avant Ruby
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Avant Ruby
Sillage & projection: Avant Ruby
Value for money: Avant Ruby
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Avant Ruby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Avant RubyMaison Alhambra

Bohemian FigJosie Maran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerAvant RubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAvant Ruby

SillageAvant Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAvant RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

rose65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

citrus100%

sweet88%

floral77%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy53%

amber42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineBergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

JasmineOrangeRoseCinnamon

Base

MuskAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

BergamotOrangeSicilian Lemon

Heart

Vanilla Orchid

Base

Tonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Orange and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall89

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#55,504

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAvant RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avant Ruby by Maison Alhambra brings a bright, citrus-forward opening that quickly settles into a floral heart. Designed for women, it leans into jasmine and rose with a warm, amber-musk base. This 2025 release offers a cheerful, daily wear scent suitable for spring days when you want something fresh yet grounded by a…

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Bohemian Fig by Josie Maran introduces a fresh citrus burst of bergamot and Sicilian lemon, shifting into a soft vanilla orchid heart. As it settles, vetiver and tonka bean anchor the base. It is designed for casual daytime wear, offering a breezy profile for warm spring afternoons.

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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, Avant Ruby or Bohemian Fig?

Avant Ruby takes 5 of 5 categories. Avant Ruby is rated 4.27/5 from 19 votes; Bohemian Fig is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Avant Ruby for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bohemian Fig for a citrus and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avant Ruby or Bohemian Fig?

Avant Ruby lasts longest (Avant Ruby 73/100, Bohemian Fig 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avant Ruby or Bohemian Fig?

Avant Ruby projects furthest (Avant Ruby 53/100, Bohemian Fig 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avant Ruby and Bohemian Fig smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Orange and Vetiver.

Is Avant Ruby or Bohemian Fig better for summer or winter?

Avant Ruby suits daytime wear; Bohemian Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avant Ruby and Bohemian Fig?

Avant Ruby has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange, Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. Bohemian Fig has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean and Vetiver.