Fragrance comparison

In Me vs Sexy Ruby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 838 ratings analysed

5 wins

In Me

Armand Basi

3.71151 votes

Rank #19,288 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy Ruby

Michael Kors

3.09687 votes

Rank #19,090 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Me takes 5 of 7 categories.

In Me
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sexy Ruby
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

In Me5/7

Sexy Ruby2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In MeArmand Basi

Sexy RubyMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 36%Had 29%Want 35%

3.09/ 5 · 687 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerIn MeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

146 votes

16%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

640 votes

Category winnerIn MeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityIn Me

SillageIn Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value55

Category winnerIn MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

rose88%

sweet77%

white floral65%

woody53%

floral42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink GrapefruitPink PepperRaspberryGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomMagnoliaJasmine SambacIndian JasmineRose

Base

IrisPatchouliSandalwoodCashmere Wood

Top

RaspberryApricot

Heart

Rose PetalsJasmine Sambac

Base

Cashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSexy RubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,288

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerSexy RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Me opens with bright pink grapefruit, pink pepper and a touch of raspberry, then settles into an orange blossom led floral heart with soft woods underneath. It reads polished, feminine and lightly sweet rather than heavy. On skin, it seems to balance projection and softness well. This looks like a sensible spring p…

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Sexy Ruby is a fruity rose with a polished, slightly plush feel. The raspberry and apricot opening gives it a juicy sweetness, then the rose and jasmine move in quickly, with cashmere wood keeping the dry-down smooth rather than sharp. It usually suits someone who wants a feminine floral-fruity scent that feels dresse…

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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, In Me or Sexy Ruby?

In Me takes 5 of 7 categories. In Me is rated 3.71/5 from 151 votes; Sexy Ruby is rated 3.09/5 from 687 votes. Choose In Me for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sexy Ruby for a fruity and rose character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, In Me or Sexy Ruby?

In Me lasts longest (In Me 66/100, Sexy Ruby 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Me or Sexy Ruby?

In Me projects furthest (In Me 64/100, Sexy Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Me and Sexy Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood.

Is In Me or Sexy Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, In Me is the stronger pick. For winter, Sexy Ruby is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Me and Sexy Ruby?

In Me has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac and Indian Jasmine, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Sexy Ruby has top notes of Raspberry and Apricot, heart notes of Rose Petals and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cashmere Wood.