Elvie Summer Magic vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories.
Elvie Summer MagicChoose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
RubyChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elvie Summer Magic2/7
Ruby5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby
- Community sentiment
- Ruby
- Longevity
- Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby
- Value for money
- Elvie Summer Magic
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elvie Summer Magic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elvie Summer MagicOriflameRubyCuarzo SignatureWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 14%Had 47%Want 39%
3.96/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%
Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
49%Like
1%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
77 votes
27%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerRubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby
SillageRuby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElvie Summer MagicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
ozonic86%
fruity72%
fresh58%
green44%
sweet30%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
honey77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
WatermelonMelonRaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
Water NotesGreen NotesVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer63
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night56
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,140
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#50,906
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerElvie Summer MagicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriflame Elvie Summer Magic opens with a spray of juicy watermelon, sliced melon, and tart black currant. A splash of pink pepper adds a crisp spark to the top notes, making the fruit feel bright rather than syrupy during warm July afternoons. As the initial fruitiness softens, water notes and green leaves merge with…
Reviews →Ruby by Cuarzo Signature is a sweet, fruit-forward floral perfume that wraps juicy berries in golden honey and creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe raspberry, tropical mango, and tart black currant, balanced by zesty Amalfi lemon and a prickle of fresh ginger. As the sparkling fruit settles, a…
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, Elvie Summer Magic or Ruby?
Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories. Elvie Summer Magic is rated 3.70/5 from 77 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Elvie Summer Magic for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elvie Summer Magic or Ruby?
Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Elvie Summer Magic 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elvie Summer Magic or Ruby?
Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, Elvie Summer Magic 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elvie Summer Magic and Ruby smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Elvie Summer Magic or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elvie Summer Magic and Ruby?
Elvie Summer Magic has top notes of Watermelon, Melon, Raspberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Water Notes, Green Notes, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Ruby has top notes of Ginger, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of White Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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