Fragrance comparison

Imperial Ruby vs Scent of Hope

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

Imperial Ruby

Charriol

3.59177 votes

Rank #44,981 CherryPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Scent of Hope

DSH Perfumes

4.5032 votes

Rank #21,530 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scent of Hope takes 7 of 8 categories.

Imperial Ruby
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scent of Hope
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imperial Ruby1/8

Scent of Hope7/8

Ratings & consensus: Scent of Hope
Community sentiment: Scent of Hope
Longevity: Scent of Hope
Sillage & projection: Scent of Hope
Value for money: Imperial Ruby
Versatility: Scent of Hope
Note pyramid (duration): Scent of Hope
Fragranxe ranking: Scent of Hope

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial RubyCharriol

Scent of HopeDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 68%

Category winnerScent of HopeRating 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

66%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerScent of HopeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityScent of Hope

SillageScent of Hope

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value38

Category winnerImperial RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

ozonic84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

floral77%

iris69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

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

Notes

PeachOrrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VioletSandalwoodViolet LeafAldehydesLemonBergamotMuskJasmineCarnation

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerScent of HopeLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer43

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Category winnerScent of HopeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,981

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,530

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerScent of HopeHigher 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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Scent of Hope by DSH Perfumes is a powdery floral fragrance crafted by perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Built around a core of precious orris and ripe peach, the composition revives the classic spirit of vintage French perfumery. The scent opens with a burst of crisp aldehydes, bright bergamot, and sweet peach flesh bef…

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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 Scent of Hope?

Scent of Hope takes 7 of 8 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; Scent of Hope is rated 4.50/5 from 32 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scent of Hope for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or Scent of Hope?

Scent of Hope lasts longest (Scent of Hope 73/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or Scent of Hope?

Scent of Hope projects furthest (Scent of Hope 72/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Ruby and Scent of Hope smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Sandalwood and Violet Leaf.

Is Imperial Ruby or Scent of Hope better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and Scent of Hope?

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. Scent of Hope features Peach, Orris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Violet and Sandalwood.