Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Ruby

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

Imagine

Ellen Tracy

3.3588 votes

Rank #21,890 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby

Judith Leiber

3.8527 votes

Rank #39,361 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Imagine
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Imagine3/7

Ruby3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineEllen Tracy

RubyJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 37%Had 31%Want 32%

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%

Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

30%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerRubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityImagine

SillageImagine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh86%

powdery72%

fruity58%

yellow floral44%

woody30%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

lactonic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MagnoliaYlang-YlangViolet

Heart2 to 4 hours

CyclamenOsmanthusCarnationRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 6 hours

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus

Heart

GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose

Base

VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Cyclamen, Osmanthus and Rose. Durations are only published for Imagine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall46

Winter8

Day100

Night31

Spring75

Summer100

Fall63

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,890

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#39,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerImagineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imagine by Ellen Tracy is an unapologetic, traditional floral fragrance built around a lush bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Maurice Roucel, the scent opens with dewy magnolia, powdery violet, and sweet ylang-ylang. As it develops, a dense floral heart takes over, featuring cyclamen, rose, carnation, osman…

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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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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Imagine or Ruby?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Imagine is rated 3.35/5 from 88 votes; Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Imagine for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Ruby?

Imagine lasts longest (Imagine 64/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Ruby?

Imagine projects furthest (Imagine 65/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Cyclamen, Osmanthus and Rose.

Is Imagine or Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Imagine and Ruby?

Imagine has top notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang and Violet, heart notes of Cyclamen, Osmanthus, Carnation and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.