Fragrance comparison

Imperial Ruby vs Just 4 U :-X

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 274 ratings analysed

Imperial Ruby

Charriol

3.59177 votes

Rank #44,981 CherryPowdery

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59%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Just 4 U :-X

Lulu Castagnette

3.6697 votes

Rank #30,072 SweetCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Just 4 U :-X takes 7 of 7 categories.

Imperial Ruby
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Just 4 U :-X
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Imperial Ruby0/7

Just 4 U :-X7/7

Ratings & consensus: Just 4 U :-X
Community sentiment: Just 4 U :-X
Longevity: Just 4 U :-X
Sillage & projection: Just 4 U :-X
Value for money: Just 4 U :-X
Versatility: Just 4 U :-X
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Just 4 U :-X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial RubyCharriol

Just 4 U :-XLulu Castagnette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

3.66/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

Category winnerJust 4 U :-XRating 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

15%Love

59%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerJust 4 U :-XMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityJust 4 U :-X

SillageJust 4 U :-X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJust 4 U :-XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

ozonic84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

cherry90%

fruity80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

woody50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both cherry, sweet and powdery

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

Top

CherryWild StrawberryBergamot

Heart

PeachVioletRoseJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCherry, Bergamot, Violet and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Imperial Ruby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer43

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night41

Spring95

Summer100

Fall68

Winter77

Day100

Night70

Category winnerJust 4 U :-XMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,981

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,072

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJust 4 U :-XHigher 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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Just 4 U :-X by Lulu Castagnette brings a playful burst of cherry and wild strawberry to your day. This feminine fruity fragrance settles into a soft heart of peach and violet, resting on a base of warm vanilla and sandalwood. It is an approachable scent for casual afternoons or relaxed weekends when you want somethin…

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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 Just 4 U :-X?

Just 4 U :-X takes 7 of 7 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; Just 4 U :-X is rated 3.66/5 from 97 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Just 4 U :-X for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or Just 4 U :-X?

Just 4 U :-X lasts longest (Just 4 U :-X 67/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or Just 4 U :-X?

Just 4 U :-X projects furthest (Just 4 U :-X 66/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Ruby and Just 4 U :-X smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Cherry, Bergamot, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Imperial Ruby or Just 4 U :-X better for summer or winter?

For summer, Just 4 U :-X is the stronger pick. For winter, Just 4 U :-X is the stronger pick. Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear; Just 4 U :-X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and Just 4 U :-X?

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. Just 4 U :-X has top notes of Cherry, Wild Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Violet, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.