Imperial Ruby vs He Wood Ocean Wet Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
He Wood Ocean Wet Wood takes 7 of 8 categories.
Imperial RubyChoose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
He Wood Ocean Wet WoodChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Imperial Ruby1/8
He Wood Ocean Wet Wood7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- He Wood Ocean Wet Wood
- Community sentiment
- He Wood Ocean Wet Wood
- Longevity
- He Wood Ocean Wet Wood
- Sillage & projection
- He Wood Ocean Wet Wood
- Value for money
- He Wood Ocean Wet Wood
- Versatility
- Imperial Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- He Wood Ocean Wet Wood
- Fragranxe ranking
- He Wood Ocean Wet Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Imperial RubyCharriolHe Wood Ocean Wet WoodDSQUARED²Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%
4.06/ 5 · 539 votes
Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%
Category winnerHe Wood Ocean Wet WoodRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
177 votes
32%Love
54%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
539 votes
Category winnerHe Wood Ocean Wet WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHe Wood Ocean Wet Wood
SillageHe Wood Ocean Wet Wood
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHe Wood Ocean Wet WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
powdery92%
ozonic84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
marine84%
powdery77%
violet69%
aquatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, woody 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Sea waterArtemisiaAmber
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletViolet LeafMusk
Base4 to 7 hours
Virginia CedarVetyverPatchouliTonka Bean
Category winnerHe Wood Ocean Wet WoodLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer43
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night41
Spring73
Summer100
Fall20
Winter7
Day100
Night18
Category winnerImperial RubyMost 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#6,807
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Daphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerHe Wood Ocean Wet WoodHigher 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 →He Wood Ocean Wet Wood by DSQUARED² brings a distinct interpretation to the marine fragrance category. Instead of relying on typical citrus bursts, it opens with a wash of sea water, bitter artemisia, and warm amber. The heart reveals the collection's signature violet and crisp violet leaf, softened by clean musk. As …
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 He Wood Ocean Wet Wood?
He Wood Ocean Wet Wood takes 7 of 8 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; He Wood Ocean Wet Wood is rated 4.06/5 from 539 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose He Wood Ocean Wet Wood for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or He Wood Ocean Wet Wood?
He Wood Ocean Wet Wood lasts longest (He Wood Ocean Wet Wood 67/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or He Wood Ocean Wet Wood?
He Wood Ocean Wet Wood projects furthest (He Wood Ocean Wet Wood 58/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Imperial Ruby and He Wood Ocean Wet Wood smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aquatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Violet Leaf, Amber and Musk.
Is Imperial Ruby or He Wood Ocean Wet Wood better for summer or winter?
For summer, He Wood Ocean Wet Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Imperial Ruby is the stronger pick. Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear; He Wood Ocean Wet Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and He Wood Ocean Wet Wood?
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. He Wood Ocean Wet Wood has top notes of Sea water, Artemisia and Amber, heart notes of Violet, Violet Leaf and Musk, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vetyver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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