Fragrance comparison

Candy Eau de Parfum vs Ruby Rush

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 868 ratings analysed

Candy Eau de Parfum

Thomas Kosmala

3.68591 votes

Rank #7,340 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ruby Rush

Paris Hilton

4.06277 votes

Rank #7,221 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Rush takes 5 of 7 categories.

Candy Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ruby Rush
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candy Eau de Parfum2/7

Ruby Rush5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ruby Rush
Community sentiment: Ruby Rush
Longevity: Candy Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Candy Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Ruby Rush
Versatility: Ruby Rush
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ruby Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candy Eau de ParfumThomas Kosmala

Ruby RushParis Hilton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 591 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 277 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerRuby RushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

591 votes

43%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

277 votes

Category winnerRuby RushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCandy Eau de Parfum

SillageCandy Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRuby RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity83%

caramel65%

cherry48%

vanilla30%

floral100%

sweet90%

vanilla80%

cherry70%

powdery60%

musky50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsCherry

Heart

Raspberry BloomTiare Flower

Base

Cotton CandyVanillaCaramel

Top30 to 45 minutes

CherryHibiscusWhipped Cream

Heart2 to 3 hours

Raspberry BloomDahliaWater Lily

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCherry, Raspberry Bloom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Ruby Rush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall93

Winter78

Day100

Night65

Category winnerRuby RushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex19

Women78

Men2

Unisex7

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,340

PerfumerThomas Kosmala

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#7,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews78

Category winnerRuby RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candy Eau de Parfum is a bright, sugary berry scent with a strong cotton candy idea running through it. Most wearers describe juicy raspberry and cherry up top, then a soft floral touch before it settles into airy vanilla and caramel sweetness. It suits shoppers who enjoy playful, fruity gourmands and do not mind a fe…

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Ruby Rush by Paris Hilton is a floral fruity Eau de Parfum that opens with a distinct splash of sweet red cherry, tart hibiscus, and soft whipped cream. Rather than leaning into heavy, dark liqueur, the scent presents a bright, airy sweetness that immediately feels playful and approachable. As the opening settles, mid…

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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, Candy Eau de Parfum or Ruby Rush?

Ruby Rush takes 5 of 7 categories. Candy Eau de Parfum is rated 3.68/5 from 591 votes; Ruby Rush is rated 4.06/5 from 277 votes. Choose Candy Eau de Parfum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Ruby Rush for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy Eau de Parfum or Ruby Rush?

Candy Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Candy Eau de Parfum 67/100, Ruby Rush 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy Eau de Parfum or Ruby Rush?

Candy Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Candy Eau de Parfum 58/100, Ruby Rush 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy Eau de Parfum and Ruby Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cherry, Raspberry Bloom and Vanilla.

Is Candy Eau de Parfum or Ruby Rush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby Rush is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby Rush is the stronger pick. Ruby Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy Eau de Parfum and Ruby Rush?

Candy Eau de Parfum has top notes of Red Fruits and Cherry, heart notes of Raspberry Bloom and Tiare Flower, a base of Cotton Candy, Vanilla and Caramel. Ruby Rush has top notes of Cherry, Hibiscus and Whipped Cream, heart notes of Raspberry Bloom, Dahlia and Water Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.