Fragrance comparison

Imperial Ruby vs Laura

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,218 ratings analysed

Imperial Ruby

Charriol

3.59177 votes

Rank #44,981 CherryPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #4,013 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura takes 6 of 7 categories.

Imperial Ruby
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Imperial Ruby1/7

Laura6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial RubyCharriol

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

Category winnerLauraRating 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

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

Category winnerLauraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLaura

SillageLaura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

ozonic84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, aquatic 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

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerImperial RubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,981

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,013

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLauraHigher 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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Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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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 Laura?

Laura takes 6 of 7 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or Laura?

Laura lasts longest (Laura 60/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or Laura?

Projection is very close: Laura 53/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100 for sillage.

Do Imperial Ruby and Laura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Bergamot, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Imperial Ruby or Laura better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and Laura?

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. Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.