Fragrance comparison

Golden Decade Ruby vs Eva

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Golden Decade Ruby

Zara

4.1353 votes

Rank #11,456 FruityFloral

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60%scent match

Closely related

Eva

Jeanne Arthes

3.628 votes

Rank #56,091 FruityAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Golden Decade Ruby
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eva
Choose it for a fruity and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Golden Decade Ruby2/4

Eva2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden Decade RubyZara

EvaJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 7%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

32%Like

17%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

0%Love

75%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityGolden Decade Ruby

SillageEva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEvaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral91%

almond83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

vanilla56%

fruity100%

almond90%

floral80%

fresh70%

sweet60%

tropical50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fruity, almond and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiMandarin

Heart

Cherry BlossomJasmine

Base

AmarettoBrown sugarVanilla

Top15-30 mins

LitchiAppleBlack CurrantLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondPearWhite FlowersCherry Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

FrangipaniTonka BeanWhite MuskWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesLitchi and Cherry Blossom. Durations are only published for Eva, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall68

Winter23

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 27%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#56,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGolden Decade RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Decade Ruby by Zara is a floral fruity gourmand perfume launched in 2025. It opens with vibrant litchi and mandarin notes before settling into a heart of cherry blossom and jasmine. The base features warm, velvety amaretto, brown sugar, and vanilla. This fragrance feels light and fun for daytime wear during the…

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Eva by Jeanne Arthes opens with a lively splash of chilled lychee, crisp green apple, tangy black currant, and bright lemon. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, sweet nutty almond blends with fresh pear, delicate cherry blossom, and gentle white flowers, creating a breezy, springtime garden feel. The base settles i…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Golden Decade Ruby or Eva?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Golden Decade Ruby is rated 4.13/5 from 53 votes; Eva is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Golden Decade Ruby for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eva for a fruity and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Decade Ruby or Eva?

They last about the same: Golden Decade Ruby 62/100, Eva 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Golden Decade Ruby or Eva?

Eva projects furthest (Eva 78/100, Golden Decade Ruby 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Decade Ruby and Eva smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, almond and floral accords. Common notes include Litchi and Cherry Blossom.

Is Golden Decade Ruby or Eva better for summer or winter?

Golden Decade Ruby suits daytime wear; Eva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Decade Ruby and Eva?

Golden Decade Ruby has top notes of Litchi and Mandarin, heart notes of Cherry Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Amaretto, Brown sugar and Vanilla. Eva has top notes of Litchi, Apple, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Almond, Pear, White Flowers and Cherry Blossom, a base of Frangipani, Tonka Bean, White Musk and White Cedar Extract.