London vs Ruby Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby Wood takes 7 of 7 categories.
LondonChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
Ruby WoodChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
London0/7
Ruby Wood7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby Wood
- Community sentiment
- Ruby Wood
- Longevity
- Ruby Wood
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby Wood
- Value for money
- Ruby Wood
- Versatility
- Ruby Wood
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LondonTom FordRuby WoodExaltatumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 834 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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 hate43%Love
34%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
834 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
Category winners
LongevityRuby Wood
SillageRuby Wood
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRuby WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
smoky77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
rose84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander
Heart
IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris
Top20-30 mins
Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee
Base7-10 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coffee, Coriander and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Ruby Wood, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring65
Summer30
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night93
Category winnerRuby WoodMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,731
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,120
PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerRuby WoodHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…
Reviews →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 …
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, London or Ruby Wood?
Ruby Wood takes 7 of 7 categories. London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter. 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, London or Ruby Wood?
Ruby Wood lasts longest (Ruby Wood 81/100, London 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, London or Ruby Wood?
Projection is very close: Ruby Wood 64/100, London 62/100 for sillage.
Do London and Ruby Wood smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coffee, Coriander and Labdanum.
Is London or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, London is the stronger pick. Ruby Wood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in London and Ruby Wood?
London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar 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.
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