Fragrance comparison

Ilham vs Ruby Berries 2021

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 295 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ilham

SoOud

4.41259 votes

Rank #3,727 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Berries 2021

Zara

4.0836 votes

Rank #25,011 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ilham
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ruby Berries 2021
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ilham5/7

Ruby Berries 20212/7

Ratings & consensus: Ilham
Community sentiment: Ilham
Longevity: Ilham
Sillage & projection: Ilham
Value for money: Ruby Berries 2021
Versatility: Ruby Berries 2021
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ilham

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IlhamSoOud

Ruby Berries 2021Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 40%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerIlhamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

259 votes

36%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerIlhamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIlham

SillageIlham

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value80

Category winnerRuby Berries 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

vanilla86%

sweet72%

fresh58%

sour44%

powdery30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather

Heart

Pink PepperLabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesGinger

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam

Top

Peach

Heart

Red Berries

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Peach and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter33

Day100

Night22

Category winnerRuby Berries 2021Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex43

Women53

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#25,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIlhamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SoOud Ilham opens with a heavy pour of warm caramel melted over tart red berries and sliced peach. Saffron and soft leather undercut the fruit, keeping the sweetness grounded in a dark, resinous frame. As the heart unfolds, pink pepper, cypriol oil, and earthy labdanum inject a woody spice that cuts through the initia…

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Ruby Berries 2021 by Zara is an aromatic fruity fragrance for women that centers on a bright, succulent peach opening. It settles into a heart of juicy red berries before rounding out with a smooth, cozy vanilla base. This scent captures a playful, youthful spirit, making it an easy pick for casual daytime outings or …

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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, Ilham or Ruby Berries 2021?

Ilham takes 5 of 7 categories. Ilham is rated 4.41/5 from 259 votes; Ruby Berries 2021 is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ilham for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ruby Berries 2021 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham or Ruby Berries 2021?

Ilham lasts longest (Ilham 75/100, Ruby Berries 2021 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham or Ruby Berries 2021?

Ilham projects furthest (Ilham 73/100, Ruby Berries 2021 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham and Ruby Berries 2021 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Peach and Vanilla.

Is Ilham or Ruby Berries 2021 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby Berries 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ilham is the stronger pick. Ruby Berries 2021 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilham and Ruby Berries 2021?

Ilham has top notes of Caramel, Red Berries, Peach and Saffron, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Patchouli. Ruby Berries 2021 has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Red Berries, a base of Vanilla.