Fragrance comparison

Less is More vs Ryukyu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Less is More

Make Up Store

3.628 votes

Rank #60,665 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Ryukyu

Auphorie

4.1250 votes

Rank #14,916 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ryukyu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Less is More
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ryukyu
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Less is More1/4

Ryukyu3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ryukyu
Sillage & projection: Ryukyu
Value for money: Less is More
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ryukyu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Less is MoreMake Up Store

RyukyuAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

4.12/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

55%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRyukyu

SillageRyukyu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLess is MoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

marine53%

musky42%

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

floral77%

marine69%

fresh61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleTangerineRed Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

MangoLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskSea NotesPlum

Top

ShiikuwashaPineappleRoselleMango

Heart

Brown sugarJasmine TeaPlumeriaHibiscus

Base

Coral LimestoneGajumaru BanyanMuskSea SaltTropical FruitsSea Notes

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mango, Musk and Sea Notes. Durations are only published for Less is More, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring61

Summer100

Fall28

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,916

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRyukyuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Less is More by Make Up Store presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around mouthwatering sweetness. The opening arrives with a lively punch of juicy pineapple, tangy red currant, and zesty tangerine. As the initial brightness settles, lush mango emerges alongside delicate lily-of-the-valley and dewy cyclamen,…

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Ryukyu by Auphorie is a tropical explosion capturing the spirit of Okinawa. The scent opens with a sharp, tangy blast of Shiikuwasha and pineapple before settling into a sweet heart of jasmine tea and brown sugar. It feels like a sunny day at the beach in high summer, projecting a lively, fruity, and marine profile th…

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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, Less is More or Ryukyu?

Ryukyu takes 3 of 4 categories. Less is More is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Ryukyu is rated 4.12/5 from 50 votes. Choose Less is More for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ryukyu for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Less is More or Ryukyu?

Ryukyu lasts longest (Ryukyu 79/100, Less is More 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Less is More or Ryukyu?

Ryukyu projects furthest (Ryukyu 76/100, Less is More 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Less is More and Ryukyu smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mango, Musk and Sea Notes.

Is Less is More or Ryukyu better for summer or winter?

Less is More suits day or night wear; Ryukyu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Less is More and Ryukyu?

Less is More has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine and Red Currant, heart notes of Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Sea Notes and Plum. Ryukyu has top notes of Shiikuwasha, Pineapple, Roselle and Mango, heart notes of Brown sugar, Jasmine Tea, Plumeria and Hibiscus, a base of Coral Limestone, Gajumaru Banyan, Musk and Sea Salt.