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Hanuman vs Ruby

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

Updated 577 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Hanuman

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

  • Ruby

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hanuman6/7
Ruby1/7
Ratings & consensus
Hanuman
Community sentiment
Hanuman
Longevity
Hanuman
Sillage & projection
Hanuman
Value for money
Ruby
Versatility
Hanuman
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hanuman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HanumanBoadicea the Victorious
RubyJudith Leiber
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 550 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
Category winnerHanumanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

550 votes

30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerHanumanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityHanuman

SillageHanuman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value13
¤ Price value75
Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral91%
woody83%
aromatic74%
fruity65%
white floral56%
floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant
Heart
OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen
Base
VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood
Top
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall77
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Category winnerHanumanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex44
Women45
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#39,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHanumanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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Ruby by Judith Leiber opens with a bright, citrus-forward sparkle that settles into a soft, powdery floral heart. It is a feminine, versatile choice for daily wear, blending gardenia and jasmine with a gentle vanilla base. This scent feels refined yet accessible, working well for office environments or casual spring o…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hanuman or Ruby?

Hanuman takes 6 of 7 categories. Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes; Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hanuman or Ruby?

Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 72/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hanuman or Ruby?

Projection is very close: Hanuman 62/100, Ruby 60/100 for sillage.

Do Hanuman and Ruby smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Cyclamen.

Is Hanuman or Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hanuman and Ruby?

Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Osmanthus, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and Musk.

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