Balenciaga Paris vs Imperial Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Balenciaga Paris takes 6 of 7 categories.
Balenciaga ParisChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Imperial RubyChoose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Balenciaga Paris6/7
Imperial Ruby1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Balenciaga Paris
- Community sentiment
- Balenciaga Paris
- Longevity
- Balenciaga Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Balenciaga Paris
- Value for money
- Balenciaga Paris
- Versatility
- Imperial Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Balenciaga Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Balenciaga ParisBalenciagaImperial RubyCharriolWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 3,750 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.59/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%
Category winnerBalenciaga ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
3,750 votes
16%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
177 votes
Category winnerBalenciaga ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBalenciaga Paris
SillageBalenciaga Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBalenciaga ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothviolet100%
powdery92%
woody84%
ozonic77%
floral69%
aquatic61%
cherry100%
powdery92%
ozonic84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
sweet61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and ozonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VioletViolet LeafVirginia CedarCarnationPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryWatermelonBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletSandalwoodRoseViolet Leaf
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesViolet, Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Imperial Ruby, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter39
Day–
Night–
Spring55
Summer43
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night41
Category winnerImperial RubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,309
PerfumerOlivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews200
Overall rank#44,981
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBalenciaga ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBalenciaga Paris opens with a cold, metallic flash of violet leaf that feels like rain hitting concrete. As it settles on the skin, a dry virginia cedar and quiet carnation ground the green sharpness, keeping the scent crisp and modern. It avoids the syrupy sweetness of typical florals, leaning instead into a mineral,…
Reviews →Imperial Ruby by Charriol brings a distinctive twist to fruity floral fragrances by pairing tart cherry with crisp, aquatic watermelon and bright bergamot. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac and released in 2011, this eau de parfum transitions from its juicy, fresh opening into an airy, powdery floral heart of violet…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
♛
PrometheuNecalliWINNER
vs
Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
PrometheuNecalliWINNER
vs
Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP
Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
NorthMendittorosaWINNER
BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER
Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Balenciaga Paris or Imperial Ruby?
Balenciaga Paris takes 6 of 7 categories. Balenciaga Paris is rated 4.11/5 from 3,750 votes; Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes. Choose Balenciaga Paris for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Balenciaga Paris or Imperial Ruby?
Balenciaga Paris lasts longest (Balenciaga Paris 65/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Balenciaga Paris or Imperial Ruby?
Balenciaga Paris projects furthest (Balenciaga Paris 56/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Balenciaga Paris and Imperial Ruby smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet, Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar.
Is Balenciaga Paris or Imperial Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Imperial Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Imperial Ruby is the stronger pick. Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Balenciaga Paris and Imperial Ruby?
Balenciaga Paris features Violet, Violet Leaf, Virginia Cedar, Carnation and Patchouli. Imperial Ruby has top notes of Cherry, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Sandalwood, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons