Fragrance comparison

Iris Dragées vs Ruby

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,165 ratings analysed

5 wins

Iris Dragées

Lancôme

4.151,139 votes

Rank #724 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Ruby

Intimacy

3.9226 votes

Rank #19,689 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Dragées takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris Dragées
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Ruby
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Dragées5/7

Ruby2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris DragéesLancôme

RubyIntimacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,139 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 45%

Category winnerIris DragéesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

864 votes

23%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerIris DragéesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIris Dragées

SillageIris Dragées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value64

Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

musky61%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both iris and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Iris FlowerAlmondSugarOrange BlossomFreesia

Base

VanillaOrrisWhite MuskIso E Super

Top

BergamotPink PepperFreesia

Heart

JasmineOrrisMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base

CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Freesia. 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

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall82

Winter64

Day100

Night50

Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#724

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews195

Overall rank#19,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerIris DragéesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Dragées is a soft, powdery iris built around sugared almond, vanilla and clean musk. It opens with a light citrus sparkle, then settles into a fluffy makeup-like iris with a delicate nutty sweetness that many wearers describe as airy rather than heavy. It suits someone who wants an elegant, comforting scent with …

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Ruby by Intimacy is a floral fragrance for women launched in 2023. It opens with bright bergamot and pink pepper, followed by a heart of jasmine and orris. The scent settles into a warm, woody base of sandalwood and cedar, creating an elegant choice for daily wear during spring and autumn, particularly in temperate of…

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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, Iris Dragées or Ruby?

Iris Dragées takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris Dragées is rated 4.15/5 from 1,139 votes; Ruby is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes. Choose Iris Dragées for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Ruby for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Dragées or Ruby?

Iris Dragées lasts longest (Iris Dragées 70/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Dragées or Ruby?

Iris Dragées projects furthest (Iris Dragées 63/100, Ruby 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Dragées and Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Freesia.

Is Iris Dragées or Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Dragées is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Dragées and Ruby?

Iris Dragées has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris Flower, Almond, Sugar and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Orris, White Musk and Iso E Super. Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.