Fragrance comparison

Futur vs Imperial Ruby

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 802 ratings analysed

6 wins

Futur

Robert Piguet

3.82625 votes

Rank #4,045 GreenWoody

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Imperial Ruby

Charriol

3.59177 votes

Rank #44,981 CherryPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Futur takes 6 of 7 categories.

Futur
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imperial Ruby
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Futur6/7

Imperial Ruby1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FuturRobert Piguet

Imperial RubyCharriol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 625 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

Category winnerFuturRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

497 votes

16%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerFuturMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFutur

SillageFutur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value43

Category winnerFuturBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

cherry100%

powdery92%

ozonic84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangViolet LeafViolet

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

CherryWatermelonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletSandalwoodRoseViolet Leaf

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Violet and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Imperial Ruby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall59

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Spring55

Summer43

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night41

Category winnerImperial RubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex55

Women30

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,045

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#44,981

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFuturHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Futur by Robert Piguet is a bold floral green fragrance that leans into its mid-century roots. It opens with a sharp, bracing green accord featuring neroli and bergamot, eventually settling into a complex heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and violet leaf. This scent offers a sophisticated, verdant experience ideal for sp…

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Imperial Ruby by Charriol brings a distinctive twist to fruity floral fragrances by pairing tart cherry with crisp, aquatic watermelon and bright bergamot. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac and released in 2011, this eau de parfum transitions from its juicy, fresh opening into an airy, powdery floral heart of violet…

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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, Futur or Imperial Ruby?

Futur takes 6 of 7 categories. Futur is rated 3.82/5 from 625 votes; Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes. Choose Futur for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Futur or Imperial Ruby?

Futur lasts longest (Futur 73/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Futur or Imperial Ruby?

Futur projects furthest (Futur 66/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Futur and Imperial Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Violet and Virginia Cedar.

Is Futur or Imperial Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Futur is the stronger pick. For winter, Imperial Ruby is the stronger pick. Futur suits daytime wear; Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Futur and Imperial Ruby?

Futur has top notes of Green Notes, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Violet Leaf and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. Imperial Ruby has top notes of Cherry, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Sandalwood, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar.