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Cindy Crawford vs Ruby

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

Updated 192 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cindy Crawford takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cindy Crawford

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Ruby

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cindy Crawford4/7
Ruby2/7
Ratings & consensus
Cindy Crawford
Community sentiment
Cindy Crawford
Longevity
Cindy Crawford
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Ruby
Versatility
Ruby
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cindy Crawford

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cindy CrawfordCindy Crawford
RubyJudith Leiber
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 165 votes
Have 17%Had 64%Want 19%
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
Category winnerCindy CrawfordRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

165 votes

30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerCindy CrawfordMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityCindy Crawford

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value75
Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
PepperBlack CurrantFreesiaCyclamen
Heart3 to 4 hours
GardeniaMagnoliaMimosaOrchidJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
VanillaCedarMusk
Top
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Gardenia, Magnolia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Cindy Crawford, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring64
Summer42
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night33
Spring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,157

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#39,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCindy CrawfordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cindy Crawford by Cindy Crawford is a floral perfume launched in 2002 that combines crisp spice with a bouquet of classic blooms. It opens with a bright punch of black currant and pepper, balanced by light cyclamen and freesia. As the top calms, gardenia, jasmine, magnolia, mimosa, and orchid create a rich, powdery he…

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Ruby by Judith Leiber opens with a bright, citrus-forward sparkle that settles into a soft, powdery floral heart. It is a feminine, versatile choice for daily wear, blending gardenia and jasmine with a gentle vanilla base. This scent feels refined yet accessible, working well for office environments or casual spring o…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cindy Crawford or Ruby?

Cindy Crawford takes 4 of 7 categories. Cindy Crawford is rated 3.99/5 from 165 votes; Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Cindy Crawford for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cindy Crawford or Ruby?

Cindy Crawford lasts longest (Cindy Crawford 66/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cindy Crawford or Ruby?

Projection is very close: Cindy Crawford 60/100, Ruby 60/100 for sillage.

Do Cindy Crawford and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Gardenia, Magnolia and Jasmine.

Is Cindy Crawford or Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cindy Crawford and Ruby?

Cindy Crawford has top notes of Pepper, Black Currant, Freesia and Cyclamen, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Mimosa and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Musk. Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Osmanthus, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and Musk.

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