Fragrance comparison

Fortuitous vs Ruby

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 296 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fortuitous

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2425 votes

Rank #22,756 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Ruby

Kajal

3.90271 votes

Rank #7,299 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortuitous takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fortuitous
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fortuitous5/7

Ruby2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FortuitousBoadicea the Victorious

RubyKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

3.90/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerFortuitousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

44%Love

25%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerFortuitousMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFortuitous

SillageFortuitous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

cherry48%

fresh30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut

Heart

AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine

Base

LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber

Top

CherryRed BerriesPineappleCoconutAlmond

Heart

Whipped CreamBrown sugarIce cream

Base

VanillaMuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond, Coconut and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFortuitousMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,299

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…

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Ruby by Kajal offers a sweet, fruity escape from dark cherry scents. It pairs bright top notes of cherry and pineapple with a creamy dessert base. This fragrance is designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from winter to spring.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fortuitous or Ruby?

Fortuitous takes 5 of 7 categories. Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes; Ruby is rated 3.90/5 from 271 votes. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fortuitous or Ruby?

Fortuitous lasts longest (Fortuitous 77/100, Ruby 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fortuitous or Ruby?

Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, Ruby 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fortuitous and Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Coconut and Vanilla.

Is Fortuitous or Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fortuitous is the stronger pick. For winter, Fortuitous is the stronger pick. Fortuitous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fortuitous and Ruby?

Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Ruby has top notes of Cherry, Red Berries, Pineapple and Coconut, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Brown sugar and Ice cream, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.