Boum Be Different vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby takes 4 of 5 categories.
Boum Be DifferentChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RubyChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boum Be Different1/5
Ruby4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby
- Value for money
- Boum Be Different
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Boum Be DifferentJeanne ArthesRubyCuarzo SignatureWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%
3.96/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%
Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
27%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby
SillageRuby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBoum Be DifferentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
floral77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
honey77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CitrusesBlueberryOrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeLavender
Heart2-3 hrs
JasmineApple BlossomYlang-YlangPeachFreesiaRose
Base4-6 hrs
MahoganyMuskAmberBenzoin
Top
GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Boum Be Different, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall23
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Spring75
Summer63
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night56
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,120
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,775
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBoum Be Different opens with a lively burst of sweet blueberry, tangy mandarin orange, and a touch of tart black currant. It immediately smells like opening a jar of fruit jam next to a pitcher of fresh citrus juice. Within twenty minutes, the opening brightness softens into a cheerful floral heart featuring delicate …
Reviews →Ruby by Cuarzo Signature is a sweet, fruit-forward floral perfume that wraps juicy berries in golden honey and creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe raspberry, tropical mango, and tart black currant, balanced by zesty Amalfi lemon and a prickle of fresh ginger. As the sparkling fruit settles, a…
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, Boum Be Different or Ruby?
Ruby takes 4 of 5 categories. Boum Be Different is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Boum Be Different for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Boum Be Different or Ruby?
Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Boum Be Different 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Boum Be Different or Ruby?
Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, Boum Be Different 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Boum Be Different and Ruby smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Boum Be Different or Ruby better for summer or winter?
Boum Be Different suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Boum Be Different and Ruby?
Boum Be Different has top notes of Citruses, Blueberry, Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Apple Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Peach, a base of Mahogany, Musk, Amber and Benzoin. Ruby has top notes of Ginger, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of White Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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