Fragrance comparison

Hacivat Oud vs Ruby Horizon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 365 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hacivat Oud

Nishane

4.06344 votes

Rank #2,262 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Horizon

Zara

3.7021 votes

Rank #41,374 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hacivat Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hacivat Oud
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ruby Horizon
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hacivat Oud4/5

Ruby Horizon1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hacivat OudNishane

Ruby HorizonZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 344 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 58%

3.70/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 52%Had 4%Want 43%

Category winnerHacivat OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

344 votes

23%Love

38%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHacivat Oud

SillageHacivat Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value78

Category winnerRuby HorizonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

woody100%

amber86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleCitrusesBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

FrankincenseOlibanumJasmine

Base

OudPatchouliHaitian VetiverVanilla

Top

CitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

CedarFrankincense

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Frankincense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer73

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,262

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#41,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHacivat OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Hacivat Oud pairs tart pineapple and sharp black pepper with a heavy base of natural Indian oud and smoky frankincense. Built by Dominique Ropion, this extrait de parfum pushes beyond the original oakmoss-citrus profile into dark, resinous territory. It suits crisp winter evenings and formal outdoor settings w…

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Ruby Horizon by Zara brings a straightforward, clean woodiness to the table. It balances sharp citrus with dry cedar and frankincense, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear in mild weather.

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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, Hacivat Oud or Ruby Horizon?

Hacivat Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Hacivat Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 344 votes; Ruby Horizon is rated 3.70/5 from 21 votes. Choose Hacivat Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ruby Horizon for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hacivat Oud or Ruby Horizon?

Hacivat Oud lasts longest (Hacivat Oud 89/100, Ruby Horizon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hacivat Oud or Ruby Horizon?

Hacivat Oud projects furthest (Hacivat Oud 79/100, Ruby Horizon 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hacivat Oud and Ruby Horizon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Frankincense.

Is Hacivat Oud or Ruby Horizon better for summer or winter?

Ruby Horizon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hacivat Oud and Ruby Horizon?

Hacivat Oud has top notes of Pineapple, Citruses, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Frankincense, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Vanilla. Ruby Horizon has top notes of Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Frankincense.