Fragrance comparison

Crystalline vs Ruby

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Crystalline

Veigel Perfumes

4.176 votes

Rank #54,940 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ruby

Judith Leiber

3.8527 votes

Rank #35,384 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.

Crystalline
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Crystalline1/4

Ruby3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrystallineVeigel Perfumes

RubyJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

30%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCrystalline

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

amber65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

lactonic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Magnolia

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVanilla

Top

BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus

Heart

GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose

Base

VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Crystalline, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer100

Fall63

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,940

PerfumerCorey Veigel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crystalline by Veigel Perfumes pairs crisp Italian bergamot with a soft, lemon-tinged magnolia blossom over a cozy foundation of golden amber and vanilla. The opening snaps with tart citrus rind. Within ten minutes, the zesty sparkle mellows into dewy white flower petals that feel clean, sunny, and approachable. It ne…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crystalline or Ruby?

Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Crystalline is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Crystalline for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystalline or Ruby?

Crystalline lasts longest (Crystalline 70/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystalline or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 60/100, Crystalline 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystalline and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Crystalline or Ruby better for summer or winter?

Crystalline suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystalline and Ruby?

Crystalline has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Amber and Vanilla. 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.