Fragrance comparison

Lesér vs Ruby Wood

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

Lesér

Hinode

4.2357 votes

Rank #14,639 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Ruby Wood

Exaltatum

4.3650 votes

Rank #9,146 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Wood takes 7 of 8 categories.

Lesér
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Wood
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lesér1/8

Ruby Wood7/8

Ratings & consensus: Ruby Wood
Community sentiment: Ruby Wood
Longevity: Ruby Wood
Sillage & projection: Ruby Wood
Value for money: Lesér
Versatility: Ruby Wood
Note pyramid (duration): Ruby Wood
Fragranxe ranking: Ruby Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LesérHinode

Ruby WoodExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerRuby WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

54%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerRuby WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRuby Wood

SillageRuby Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLesérBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

rose69%

coffee61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackberryTangerineLemon Zest

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeGrasse RoseJasmine Sambac

Base5-8 hrs

Vanilla BeanPatchouliMusk

Top20-30 mins

Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee

Base7-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum

Category winnerRuby WoodLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring65

Summer30

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night93

Category winnerRuby WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men8

Unisex25

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,639

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,146

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRuby WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinode Lesér opens with a bright splash of tart blackberry, lively tangerine, and tangy lemon zest that keeps the opening fresh rather than syrupy. As that initial fruitiness settles into the skin, a comforting heart of roasted coffee, Grasse rose, and soft jasmine sambac takes over, wrapping you in a cozy floral warm…

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Ruby Wood by Exaltatum is an artisanal fragrance that pairs tart wild fruits with velvety floral notes and warm forest resins. The scent opens with a lively splash of red berries, tangy cassis, and crushed rose petals spiced with pink pepper and coriander. Within an hour, rich Bulgarian rose and ripe raspberry emerge …

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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, Lesér or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood takes 7 of 8 categories. Lesér is rated 4.23/5 from 57 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Lesér for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lesér or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood lasts longest (Ruby Wood 81/100, Lesér 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lesér or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood projects furthest (Ruby Wood 64/100, Lesér 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lesér and Ruby Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Coffee, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Lesér or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Lesér is the stronger pick. Lesér suits evening wear; Ruby Wood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lesér and Ruby Wood?

Lesér has top notes of Blackberry, Tangerine and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Coffee, Grasse Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla Bean, Patchouli and Musk. Ruby Wood has top notes of Rose Petals, Red Berries, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Myrrh.