Fragrance comparison

Leilah vs Ruby

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Leilah

Marks & Spencer

3.9010 votes

Rank #40,721 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ruby

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9626 votes

Rank #48,097 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 3 of 5 categories.

Leilah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Leilah2/5

Ruby3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeilahMarks & Spencer

RubyCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

27%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLeilahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

white floral74%

fresh65%

musky56%

sweet100%

rose92%

fruity84%

honey77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyRed Apple

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanille

Top

GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Leilah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring75

Summer63

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,097

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerLeilahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leilah by Marks & Spencer is a bright, uncomplicated floral fruity eau de toilette designed for easy daytime wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and tart raspberry, delivering an energetic citrus and fruity introduction. As the initial sharpness settles, crisp red apple pairs with gentle li…

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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…

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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, Leilah or Ruby?

Ruby takes 3 of 5 categories. Leilah is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Leilah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leilah or Ruby?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Leilah 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leilah or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, Leilah 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leilah and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Leilah or Ruby better for summer or winter?

Leilah suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leilah and Ruby?

Leilah has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Red Apple, a base of Musk and Vanille. 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.