Fragrance comparison

BE-ST vs Ruwayeh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

BE-ST

Sergio Tacchini

3.3295 votes

Rank #32,246 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Ruwayeh

Sarya

5.002 votes

Rank #49,465 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

BE-ST
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruwayeh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

BE-ST2/4

Ruwayeh2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruwayeh
Sillage & projection: Ruwayeh
Value for money: BE-ST
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BE-ST

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BE-STSergio Tacchini

RuwayehSarya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

34%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRuwayeh

SillageRuwayeh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBE-STBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, aromatic and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotGreen Apple

Heart

LilacPeonyPink PepperJasmine

Base

MuskVetiver

Top

Green AppleLemonMandarin OrangeOrangeSea Notes

Heart

RoseCyclamenJasmineCorianderBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberVetiverTonka BeanLeather

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Green Apple, Pink Pepper and Jasmine. 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

Summer53

Fall21

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,465

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBE-STHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BE-ST by Sergio Tacchini is a floral fragrance tailored for younger women. It opens with bright black currant and crisp green apple, evolving into a bouquet of peony and lilac. The dry-down relies on a base of creamy musk and earthy vetiver. This light scent provides a gentle, everyday experience suitable for casual w…

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Ruwayeh by Sarya opens bright and breezy, mixing citrus and green apple with a salty marine lift. As it settles, soft florals and a peppery, fruity blackcurrant nuance show up, before the base turns confidently woody and earthy with amber warmth, tonka sweetness, and a smooth leather musk finish. It reads modern Middl…

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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, BE-ST or Ruwayeh?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. BE-ST is rated 3.32/5 from 95 votes; Ruwayeh is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose BE-ST for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruwayeh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, BE-ST or Ruwayeh?

Ruwayeh lasts longest (Ruwayeh 100/100, BE-ST 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BE-ST or Ruwayeh?

Ruwayeh projects furthest (Ruwayeh 75/100, BE-ST 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BE-ST and Ruwayeh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Green Apple, Pink Pepper and Jasmine.

Is BE-ST or Ruwayeh better for summer or winter?

BE-ST suits daytime wear; Ruwayeh suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BE-ST and Ruwayeh?

BE-ST has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Green Apple, heart notes of Lilac, Peony, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vetiver. Ruwayeh has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.