Fragrance comparison

Carnivale vs Ruby

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carnivale

Brown Girl Jane

4.07185 votes

Rank #9,904 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9626 votes

Rank #44,771 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnivale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carnivale
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carnivale4/7

Ruby3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarnivaleBrown Girl Jane

RubyCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

Category winnerCarnivaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

185 votes

27%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerCarnivaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCarnivaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

rose92%

fruity84%

honey77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoAgave nectarJasmine

Heart

AmberMuskGinger

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPimento

Top

GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMango, Jasmine, Amber and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer63

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex5

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#44,771

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnivaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnivale opens with a splash of sweet mango and agave nectar before settling into a warm vanilla and sandalwood base. Designed for casual summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a tropical creaminess. It offers a playful, gourmand option for those who want a vacation vibe without heavy coconut notes.

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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…

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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, Carnivale or Ruby?

Carnivale takes 4 of 7 categories. Carnivale is rated 4.07/5 from 185 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Carnivale for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnivale or Ruby?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Carnivale 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnivale or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, Carnivale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnivale and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Carnivale or Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carnivale and Ruby?

Carnivale has top notes of Mango, Agave nectar and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Musk and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Pimento. 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.