Fragrance comparison

Chacal vs Ruby Syrup

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chacal

Milton Lloyd

4.0187 votes

Rank #28,203 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Ruby Syrup

Zara

3.7332 votes

Rank #18,794 HoneySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chacal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chacal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Syrup
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chacal4/5

Ruby Syrup1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChacalMilton Lloyd

Ruby SyrupZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerChacalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

87 votes

32%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityChacal

SillageChacal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value83

Category winnerChacalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

woody69%

tuberose61%

honey100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumCorianderBrazilian RosewoodPomeloAnise

Heart

TuberoseHoneyOrange BlossomCinnamonRoseWild BerriesCitruses

Base

Oriental notesWoody Notes

Top

Pomelo

Heart

Orchid

Base

Honey

InformationalShared notesPomelo and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer32

Fall84

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRuby SyrupHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milton Lloyd Chacal hits the skin with a loud, unapologetic burst of dark plum, sharp coriander, and warm anise. It immediately recalls the dramatic, dense perfumery of the late nineteen-eighties, establishing a bold, spicy character that commands attention. As the initial blast settles, a thick, honeyed tuberose emer…

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Zara Ruby Syrup opens with a sharp burst of bitter pomelo before settling into a warm orchid and honey blend. It offers a sweet, approachable style for casual wear. This fragrance works best for women who want an easy, daily scent that remains budget friendly.

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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, Chacal or Ruby Syrup?

Chacal takes 4 of 5 categories. Chacal is rated 4.01/5 from 87 votes; Ruby Syrup is rated 3.73/5 from 32 votes. Choose Chacal for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Syrup for a honey and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chacal or Ruby Syrup?

Chacal lasts longest (Chacal 74/100, Ruby Syrup 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chacal or Ruby Syrup?

Projection is very close: Chacal 72/100, Ruby Syrup 70/100 for sillage.

Do Chacal and Ruby Syrup smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Pomelo and Honey.

Is Chacal or Ruby Syrup better for summer or winter?

Chacal suits evening wear; Ruby Syrup suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chacal and Ruby Syrup?

Chacal has top notes of Plum, Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood and Pomelo, heart notes of Tuberose, Honey, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon, a base of Oriental notes and Woody Notes. Ruby Syrup has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Honey.