Fragrance comparison

Hummingbird vs Ruby Rush

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,769 ratings analysed

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,230 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ruby Rush

Paris Hilton

4.06277 votes

Rank #7,221 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Rush takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ruby Rush
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hummingbird3/7

Ruby Rush4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HummingbirdZoologist Perfumes

Ruby RushParis Hilton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 277 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerRuby RushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,099 votes

43%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

277 votes

Category winnerRuby RushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHummingbird

SillageHummingbird

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRuby RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

floral100%

sweet90%

vanilla80%

cherry70%

powdery60%

musky50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacCherryPearLily-of-the-ValleyPlumAppleRoseViolet Leaf

Heart

HoneyHoneysuckleMimosaYlang-YlangPeonyTulip

Base

Whipped CreamMuskCoumarinMossSandalwoodAmberWhite Woods

Top30 to 45 minutes

CherryHibiscusWhipped Cream

Heart2 to 3 hours

Raspberry BloomDahliaWater Lily

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCherry, Whipped Cream, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ruby Rush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall93

Winter78

Day100

Night65

Category winnerRuby RushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men2

Unisex7

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,230

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Overall rank#7,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews78

Category winnerHummingbirdHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hummingbird opens as a dense rush of lilac, honeyed florals and juicy fruit, then settles into a soft, creamy floral cloud with musk and pale woods underneath. It reads more bouquet than fruit basket, with a bright spring garden feel that many find beautiful and others find too sweet or too strong. Best suited to flor…

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Ruby Rush by Paris Hilton is a floral fruity Eau de Parfum that opens with a distinct splash of sweet red cherry, tart hibiscus, and soft whipped cream. Rather than leaning into heavy, dark liqueur, the scent presents a bright, airy sweetness that immediately feels playful and approachable. As the opening settles, mid…

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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, Hummingbird or Ruby Rush?

Ruby Rush takes 4 of 7 categories. Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes; Ruby Rush is rated 4.06/5 from 277 votes. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ruby Rush for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hummingbird or Ruby Rush?

Hummingbird lasts longest (Hummingbird 76/100, Ruby Rush 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hummingbird or Ruby Rush?

Hummingbird projects furthest (Hummingbird 65/100, Ruby Rush 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hummingbird and Ruby Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Whipped Cream, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Hummingbird or Ruby Rush better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hummingbird and Ruby Rush?

Hummingbird has top notes of Lilac, Cherry, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin and Moss. Ruby Rush has top notes of Cherry, Hibiscus and Whipped Cream, heart notes of Raspberry Bloom, Dahlia and Water Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.