Fragrance comparison

Imperial Ruby vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

Imperial Ruby

Charriol

3.59177 votes

Rank #44,981 CherryPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shamballa for Woman

Andre Sinan

4.001 votes

Rank #67,044 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Imperial Ruby
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shamballa for Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Imperial Ruby1/3

Shamballa for Woman2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial RubyCharriol

Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

ozonic84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%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

Top

LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant

Heart

LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,981

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImperial RubyHigher 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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Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart that …

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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 Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Ruby and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Bergamot, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Imperial Ruby or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?

Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear; Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and Shamballa for Woman?

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. Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.