L'Instant de Guerlain vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'Instant de GuerlainChoose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
RubyChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Instant de Guerlain3/7
Ruby4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant de Guerlain
- Community sentiment
- Ruby
- Longevity
- Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby
- Value for money
- L'Instant de Guerlain
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant de Guerlain
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant de GuerlainGuerlainRubyCuarzo SignatureWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 8,162 votes
Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%
3.96/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%
Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
8,162 votes
27%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerRubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby
SillageRuby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Instant de GuerlainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
amber77%
powdery69%
honey61%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
honey77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and honey
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeRed AppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
MagnoliaIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Top
GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and White Honey. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer27
Fall87
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring75
Summer63
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night56
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,650
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#48,471
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Instant de Guerlain by Guerlain is a radiant oriental floral perfume centered on bright citrus, creamy magnolia, and rich white honey. The fragrance opens with a refreshing burst of mandarin orange, red apple, and bergamot before moving into a lush heart of ylang-ylang, iris, and jasmine. As the crisp opening soften…
Reviews →Ruby by Cuarzo Signature is a sweet, fruit-forward floral perfume that wraps juicy berries in golden honey and creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe raspberry, tropical mango, and tart black currant, balanced by zesty Amalfi lemon and a prickle of fresh ginger. As the sparkling fruit settles, a…
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, L'Instant de Guerlain or Ruby?
Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain is rated 4.07/5 from 8,162 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain or Ruby?
Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, L'Instant de Guerlain 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain or Ruby?
Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, L'Instant de Guerlain 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant de Guerlain and Ruby smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and honey accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and White Honey.
Is L'Instant de Guerlain or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant de Guerlain is the stronger pick. L'Instant de Guerlain suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain and Ruby?
L'Instant de Guerlain has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of White Honey, Vanille, Amber and Benzoin. Ruby has top notes of Ginger, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of White Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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