Kikyo vs Ruby Rush
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby Rush takes 4 of 5 categories.
KikyoChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby RushChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kikyo1/5
Ruby Rush4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby Rush
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruby Rush
- Sillage & projection
- Kikyo
- Value for money
- Ruby Rush
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby Rush
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KikyoWild Drops ParfumsRuby RushParis HiltonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%
4.06/ 5 · 277 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
Category winnerRuby RushRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
43%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
277 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby Rush
SillageKikyo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRuby RushBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
herbal61%
floral100%
sweet90%
vanilla80%
cherry70%
powdery60%
musky50%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Whipped CreamAppleChampagneLitchi
Heart
ChrysanthemumWater LilyLotusPeony
Base
MuskJapanese Cherry BlossomIrisVioletMossHeliotrope
Top30 to 45 minutes
CherryHibiscusWhipped Cream
Heart2 to 3 hours
Raspberry BloomDahliaWater Lily
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesWhipped Cream, Water Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for Ruby Rush, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer90
Fall93
Winter78
Day100
Night65
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,478
PerfumerAnna Nikishina
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#7,221
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews78
Category winnerRuby RushHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKikyo opens with a crisp, slightly tart apple effect, then settles into peony, lotus, and a cool watery floral heart. It reads airy, fresh, and spring-like, with a soft sweet edge from whipped cream and litchi rather than heavy gourmand weight. This is the kind of scent that may suit someone who wants delicate florals…
Reviews →Ruby Rush by Paris Hilton is a floral fruity Eau de Parfum that opens with a distinct splash of sweet red cherry, tart hibiscus, and soft whipped cream. Rather than leaning into heavy, dark liqueur, the scent presents a bright, airy sweetness that immediately feels playful and approachable. As the opening settles, mid…
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, Kikyo or Ruby Rush?
Ruby Rush takes 4 of 5 categories. Kikyo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes; Ruby Rush is rated 4.06/5 from 277 votes. Choose Kikyo for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby Rush for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kikyo or Ruby Rush?
Ruby Rush lasts longest (Ruby Rush 57/100, Kikyo 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kikyo or Ruby Rush?
Kikyo projects furthest (Kikyo 56/100, Ruby Rush 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kikyo and Ruby Rush smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Whipped Cream, Water Lily and Musk.
Is Kikyo or Ruby Rush better for summer or winter?
Kikyo suits daytime wear; Ruby Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kikyo and Ruby Rush?
Kikyo has top notes of Whipped Cream, Apple, Champagne and Litchi, heart notes of Chrysanthemum, Water Lily, Lotus and Peony, a base of Musk, Japanese Cherry Blossom, Iris and Violet. Ruby Rush has top notes of Cherry, Hibiscus and Whipped Cream, heart notes of Raspberry Bloom, Dahlia and Water Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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