Imperial Ruby vs Voile de Violette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Voile de Violette takes 5 of 7 categories.
Imperial RubyChoose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Voile de VioletteChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imperial Ruby2/7
Voile de Violette5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Voile de Violette
- Community sentiment
- Voile de Violette
- Longevity
- Voile de Violette
- Sillage & projection
- Voile de Violette
- Value for money
- Imperial Ruby
- Versatility
- Imperial Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Voile de Violette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Imperial RubyCharriolVoile de VioletteSonoma Scent StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%
3.98/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 19%Had 12%Want 69%
Category winnerVoile de VioletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
177 votes
37%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerVoile de VioletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVoile de Violette
SillageVoile de Violette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerImperial RubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
powdery92%
ozonic84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
sweet61%
violet100%
powdery92%
woody84%
ozonic77%
green69%
iris61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, ozonic and woody
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
Notes
VioletViolet LeafIrisRoseVetiverVirginia CedarMyrhhTonka BeanHay
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose, Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Imperial Ruby, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer43
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer62
Fall54
Winter23
Day100
Night21
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#17,656
PerfumerLaurie Erickson
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerVoile de VioletteHigher 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 →Sonoma Scent Studio Voile de Violette blends sharp violet leaf with earthy iris and dry cedar. Laurie Erickson built this scent around a fresh green opening that shifts into subtle rose, hay, and myrrh on skin. It suits quiet spring afternoons or cool office settings where you want a clean botanical presence without s…
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 Voile de Violette?
Voile de Violette takes 5 of 7 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; Voile de Violette is rated 3.98/5 from 62 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Voile de Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or Voile de Violette?
Voile de Violette lasts longest (Voile de Violette 67/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or Voile de Violette?
Voile de Violette projects furthest (Voile de Violette 60/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Imperial Ruby and Voile de Violette smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, ozonic and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar.
Is Imperial Ruby or Voile de Violette better for summer or winter?
For summer, Voile de Violette is the stronger pick. For winter, Imperial Ruby is the stronger pick. Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear; Voile de Violette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and Voile de Violette?
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. Voile de Violette features Violet, Violet Leaf, Iris, Rose and Vetiver.
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