Fragrance comparison

Cherry vs Ruby

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cherry

Zara

3.87113 votes

Rank #14,122 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Ruby

We Pink

3.5859 votes

Rank #32,022 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cherry
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cherry4/7

Ruby3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CherryZara

RubyWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

Category winnerCherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

64%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

113 votes

32%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

10%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerCherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerCherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

cherry77%

vanilla65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

sweet100%

fruity90%

cherry80%

powdery70%

vanilla60%

yellow floral50%

Scent match71%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryPlum

Heart

PearMandarin Orange

Base

VanillaSandalwood

Top

StrawberryCherryMandarin OrangePear

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily of the Valley

Base

VanillaCacao ButterSandalwoodCedar Leaves

InformationalShared notesCherry, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Vanilla. 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

Summer91

Fall27

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex18

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#32,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Cherry targets women who want a simple, cheerful everyday fruit scent. It opens with tart red cherry and dark plum, then transitions into a softer pear base. This light, uncomplicated blend suits casual spring mornings or warm afternoon walks when you want to smell clean and fruity without wearing a heavy designe…

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Ruby by We Pink opens with a loud burst of sweet strawberry and sour cherry, a combination that mimics a sugary fruit syrup before settling into a warm, powdery base. As it warms on the skin, the initial sharpness softens into a smooth blend of vanilla and rich cacao butter, grounded by a subtle hint of dry sandalwood…

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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, Cherry or Ruby?

Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry is rated 3.87/5 from 113 votes; Ruby is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes. Choose Cherry for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ruby for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry or Ruby?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 59/100, Cherry 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 50/100, Cherry 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry and Ruby smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and cherry accords. Common notes include Cherry, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Vanilla.

Is Cherry or Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry and Ruby?

Cherry has top notes of Cherry and Plum, heart notes of Pear and Mandarin Orange, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Ruby has top notes of Strawberry, Cherry, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Cacao Butter, Sandalwood and Cedar Leaves.