Crystal Bloom vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Crystal Bloom takes 5 of 7 categories.
Crystal BloomChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Crystal Bloom5/7
Ruby2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Crystal Bloom
- Community sentiment
- Crystal Bloom
- Longevity
- Crystal Bloom
- Sillage & projection
- Crystal Bloom
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Crystal Bloom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Crystal BloomJill StuartRubyJudith LeiberWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
Category winnerCrystal BloomRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerCrystal BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCrystal Bloom
SillageCrystal Bloom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus86%
sweet72%
white floral58%
green44%
fruity30%
floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sweet PeaOrangeSnowdropsGreen NotesNeroli
Heart
FreesiaRoseMagnoliaJasmineRaspberryedelweiss
Base
OsmanthusGardeniaYlang-YlangMuskAmberTulle AccordMossCedar
Top
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Osmanthus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall38
Winter38
Day100
Night25
Spring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,248
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#39,361
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerCrystal BloomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJill Stuart Crystal Bloom is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance that smells like fresh petals covered in morning frost. It opens with an airy burst of sweet pea, chilled snowdrops, and juicy orange slices, giving an immediate clean and uplifting impression. As the fragrance settles on your skin, a delicate garden bouquet …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Crystal Bloom or Ruby?
Crystal Bloom takes 5 of 7 categories. Crystal Bloom is rated 4.41/5 from 41 votes; Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Crystal Bloom for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, 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, Crystal Bloom or Ruby?
They last about the same: Crystal Bloom 62/100, Ruby 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Crystal Bloom or Ruby?
Crystal Bloom projects furthest (Crystal Bloom 68/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Crystal Bloom and Ruby smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Osmanthus.
Is Crystal Bloom or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Crystal Bloom suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Crystal Bloom and Ruby?
Crystal Bloom has top notes of Sweet Pea, Orange, Snowdrops and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Osmanthus, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang 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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