Fragrance comparison

Dreams Of Romancia vs Ruby Rose

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dreams Of Romancia

Swiss Arabian

3.8261 votes

Rank #16,533 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Ruby Rose

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.5917 votes

Rank #44,840 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dreams Of Romancia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dreams Of Romancia
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dreams Of Romancia3/5

Ruby Rose1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dreams Of Romancia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Dreams Of Romancia
Value for money: Ruby Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dreams Of Romancia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dreams Of RomanciaSwiss Arabian

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 36%Had 24%Want 40%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

Category winnerDreams Of RomanciaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

18%Love

35%Like

35%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDreams Of Romancia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRuby RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

rose77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fruity, amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlack CurrantOrange Blossom

Heart

RoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)

Notes

RoseAmberDatesBlack CurrantAgarwood (Oud)Oriental notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer74

Fall58

Winter53

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDreams Of RomanciaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dreams Of Romancia by Swiss Arabian offers an inviting blend of ripe plum and black currant, balanced by a heart of rose and ylang-ylang. It settles into a warm, grounding base of amber and oud, creating an oriental floral profile that wears beautifully during cool autumn evenings. This is an accessible entry point in…

Reviews →

Ruby Rose by Bait Al Bakhoor is a floral oriental fragrance centered on a bold rose heart. Launched in 2020, it offers a distinctive take on classic rose profiles. Its blend of fruity black currant and rich dates makes it a versatile pick for evening wear, providing a clean yet slightly sultry experience that stands 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dreams Of Romancia or Ruby Rose?

Dreams Of Romancia takes 3 of 5 categories. Dreams Of Romancia is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes; Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Dreams Of Romancia for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dreams Of Romancia or Ruby Rose?

They last about the same: Dreams Of Romancia 72/100, Ruby Rose 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dreams Of Romancia or Ruby Rose?

Dreams Of Romancia projects furthest (Dreams Of Romancia 60/100, Ruby Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dreams Of Romancia and Ruby Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Dreams Of Romancia or Ruby Rose better for summer or winter?

Dreams Of Romancia suits daytime wear; Ruby Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dreams Of Romancia and Ruby Rose?

Dreams Of Romancia has top notes of Plum, Black Currant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud).