First vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RubyChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
First3/7
Ruby4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Ruby
- Longevity
- Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsRubyCuarzo SignatureWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 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 winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
honey77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top
GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
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#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#50,775
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
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, First or Ruby?
Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Ruby?
Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Ruby?
Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Ruby smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and Jasmine.
Is First or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Ruby?
First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey 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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