Imperial Ruby vs Byblos Uomo 2001
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos Uomo 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Imperial RubyChoose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byblos Uomo 2001Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Imperial Ruby1/5
Byblos Uomo 20013/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Uomo 2001
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Imperial Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Byblos Uomo 2001
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos Uomo 2001
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Imperial RubyCharriolByblos Uomo 2001ByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%
4.29/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 18%Had 34%Want 48%
Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
177 votes
48%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityImperial Ruby
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblos Uomo 2001Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
powdery92%
ozonic84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
sweet61%
aquatic100%
ozonic90%
musky80%
fresh70%
fruity60%
aromatic50%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both ozonic and aquatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CherryWatermelonBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletSandalwoodRoseViolet Leaf
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberMuskVirginia Cedar
Top
Water NotesBergamotViolet LeafCardamom
Heart
WatermelonRed AppleNutmeg
Base
MuskVetiveroak mossVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Musk. Durations are only published for Imperial Ruby, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer43
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night41
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night21
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,981
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,922
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotImperial Ruby by Charriol brings a distinctive twist to fruity floral fragrances by pairing tart cherry with crisp, aquatic watermelon and bright bergamot. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac and released in 2011, this eau de parfum transitions from its juicy, fresh opening into an airy, powdery floral heart of violet…
Reviews →Byblos Uomo 2001 presents a sharp aquatic and ozonic opening that settles into a crisp, fruity heart. This aromatic composition features watermelon and apple notes grounded by cedar and musk. It remains a reliable, clean choice for casual warm weather wear when you want something refreshing that feels approachable and…
Reviews →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, Imperial Ruby or Byblos Uomo 2001?
Byblos Uomo 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; Byblos Uomo 2001 is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo 2001 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or Byblos Uomo 2001?
Imperial Ruby lasts longest (Imperial Ruby 54/100, Byblos Uomo 2001 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or Byblos Uomo 2001?
Projection is very close: Imperial Ruby 52/100, Byblos Uomo 2001 52/100 for sillage.
Do Imperial Ruby and Byblos Uomo 2001 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Musk.
Is Imperial Ruby or Byblos Uomo 2001 better for summer or winter?
Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear; Byblos Uomo 2001 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and Byblos Uomo 2001?
Imperial Ruby has top notes of Cherry, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Sandalwood, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Byblos Uomo 2001 has top notes of Water Notes, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Cardamom, heart notes of Watermelon, Red Apple and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.
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