Fragrance comparison

Imperial Ruby vs Exultat

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 613 ratings analysed

Imperial Ruby

Charriol

3.59177 votes

Rank #44,981 CherryPowdery

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37%scent match

Some overlap

8 wins

Exultat

Maria Candida Gentile

4.22436 votes

Rank #4,338 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exultat takes 8 of 8 categories.

Imperial Ruby
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Exultat
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Imperial Ruby0/8

Exultat8/8

Ratings & consensus: Exultat
Community sentiment: Exultat
Longevity: Exultat
Sillage & projection: Exultat
Value for money: Exultat
Versatility: Exultat
Note pyramid (duration): Exultat
Fragranxe ranking: Exultat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial RubyCharriol

ExultatMaria Candida Gentile

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

4.22/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerExultatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

177 votes

45%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

436 votes

Category winnerExultatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityExultat

SillageExultat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value52

Category winnerExultatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

ozonic84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

woody100%

amber91%

violet83%

powdery74%

fresh spicy65%

ozonic56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CherryWatermelonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletSandalwoodRoseViolet Leaf

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberMuskVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

OlibanumOrangeBitter OrangeLime

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletViolet Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Woodsy NotesVirginia CedarVetiver

Category winnerExultatLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer43

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night41

Spring79

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night74

Category winnerExultatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men5

Unisex56

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,981

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,338

PerfumerMaria Candida Gentile

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerExultatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperial 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…

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Exultat by Maria Candida Gentile opens with a bright spark of bitter orange, tart lime, and cool olibanum frankincense. As the citrus settles, a soft heart of violet petals and earthy violet leaf steps forward, creating a dry, powdery floral texture that feels like stepping into a sunlit cedar library. The base ground…

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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, Imperial Ruby or Exultat?

Exultat takes 8 of 8 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; Exultat is rated 4.22/5 from 436 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Exultat for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or Exultat?

Exultat lasts longest (Exultat 65/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or Exultat?

Exultat projects furthest (Exultat 57/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Ruby and Exultat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet, Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar.

Is Imperial Ruby or Exultat better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and Exultat?

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. Exultat has top notes of Olibanum, Orange, Bitter Orange and Lime, heart notes of Violet and Violet Leaf, a base of Woodsy Notes, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.