Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Ruby

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ruby

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9626 votes

Rank #45,920 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cereus No.9
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cereus No.92/5

Ruby3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ruby
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruby
Sillage & projection: Ruby
Value for money: Cereus No.9
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No.9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.9Cereus

RubyCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

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 hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCereus No.9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

sweet100%

rose92%

fruity84%

honey77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodVanille

Top

GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Raspberry, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Cereus No.9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer63

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#45,920

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No.9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No.9 cuts through typical berry sweetness with sharp, tart fruit and clean cedar. The opening hits immediately with sour black currant, tangy raspberry, and a bright splash of cold bergamot. It is lively, brisk, and slightly sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the tart fruit calms down to reveal a crisp Bulgarian ro…

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…

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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, Cereus No.9 or Ruby?

Ruby takes 3 of 5 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. 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, Cereus No.9 or Ruby?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Cereus No.9 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, Cereus No.9 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.9 and Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Raspberry, Rose and Musk.

Is Cereus No.9 or Ruby better for summer or winter?

Cereus No.9 suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.9 and Ruby?

Cereus No.9 has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose and Musk, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanille. 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.