Imperial Ruby vs Wood Violet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Wood Violet takes 5 of 6 categories.
Imperial RubyChoose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wood VioletChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Imperial Ruby1/6
Wood Violet5/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Wood Violet
- Community sentiment
- Imperial Ruby
- Longevity
- Wood Violet
- Sillage & projection
- Wood Violet
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Wood Violet
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Wood Violet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Imperial RubyCharriolWood VioletSonoma Scent StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%
3.78/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 17%Had 12%Want 70%
Category winnerWood VioletRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
177 votes
38%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
25%Dislike
3%Hate
68 votes
Category winnerImperial RubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWood Violet
SillageWood Violet
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
powdery92%
ozonic84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
sweet61%
woody100%
powdery92%
violet84%
ozonic77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and ozonic
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 LeafPlumVirginia CedarVetiverCloveMuskCinnamonSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesViolet, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Musk. 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
Spring64
Summer43
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night59
Category winnerWood VioletMost 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#18,539
PerfumerLaurie Erickson
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerWood VioletHigher 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 Wood Violet centers on a velvety violet note paired with ripe plum flesh and a dense woody backbone of Virginia cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood. Perfumer Laurie Erickson built this blend to highlight the natural greenery of violet leaf alongside spicy cinnamon and clove accents, creating a dark flor…
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 Wood Violet?
Wood Violet takes 5 of 6 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; Wood Violet is rated 3.78/5 from 68 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wood Violet for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or Wood Violet?
Wood Violet lasts longest (Wood Violet 74/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or Wood Violet?
Wood Violet projects furthest (Wood Violet 59/100, Imperial Ruby 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Imperial Ruby and Wood Violet smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Musk.
Is Imperial Ruby or Wood Violet better for summer or winter?
For summer, Imperial Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Wood Violet is the stronger pick. Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear; Wood Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and Wood Violet?
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. Wood Violet features Violet, Violet Leaf, Plum, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.
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