Fragrance comparison

Khaltat Ayad vs Sexy Ruby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 690 ratings analysed

Khaltat Ayad

Ajmal

4.333 votes

Rank #48,361 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%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?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Khaltat Ayad
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sexy Ruby
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Khaltat Ayad2/4

Sexy Ruby2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Khaltat AyadAjmal

Sexy RubyMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

3.09/ 5 · 687 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

16%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

640 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKhaltat Ayad

SillageKhaltat Ayad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSexy RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

fresh spicy65%

earthy56%

fruity100%

rose88%

sweet77%

white floral65%

woody53%

floral42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LycheeRaspberryRed Apple

Heart

Ylang YlangAmberRoseMusk

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamCypriolCashmere WoodVanillaLeather

Top

RaspberryApricot

Heart

Rose PetalsJasmine Sambac

Base

Cashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerSexy RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Khaltat Ayad opens with a bright, candy-like fruit mix of lychee, raspberry, and red apple, then turns warmer and more traditional with rose, ylang-ylang, amber, and musk. The dry-down goes confidently Middle Eastern, with oud, earthy cypriol, balsamic resin, creamy woods, vanilla sweetness, and a clear leather …

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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, Khaltat Ayad or Sexy Ruby?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Khaltat Ayad is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Sexy Ruby is rated 3.09/5 from 687 votes. Choose Khaltat Ayad for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sexy Ruby for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Khaltat Ayad or Sexy Ruby?

Khaltat Ayad lasts longest (Khaltat Ayad 80/100, Sexy Ruby 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khaltat Ayad or Sexy Ruby?

Khaltat Ayad projects furthest (Khaltat Ayad 75/100, Sexy Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khaltat Ayad and Sexy Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry and Cashmere Wood.

Is Khaltat Ayad or Sexy Ruby better for summer or winter?

Khaltat Ayad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khaltat Ayad and Sexy Ruby?

Khaltat Ayad has top notes of Lychee, Raspberry and Red Apple, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Amber, Rose and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam, Cypriol 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.