Fragrance comparison

Lovely vs Ruby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

Lovely

Lanoe

3.8518 votes

Rank #22,926 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ruby

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9626 votes

Rank #51,307 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lovely
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lovely1/4

Ruby3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LovelyLanoe

RubyCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

sweet100%

rose92%

fruity84%

honey77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineNeroli

Base

AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedar

Top

GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer63

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,926

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#51,307

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerLovelyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovely by Lanoe opens bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, black currant and raspberry giving it a juicy citrus sparkle. As it settles, soft florals move in over a sweet musky base of vanilla, amber and light woods. It reads as an easy daytime scent, especially in spring or mild summer weather. If you like fresh f…

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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, Lovely or Ruby?

Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Lovely is rated 3.85/5 from 18 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Lovely for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Lovely or Ruby?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Lovely 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovely or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, Lovely 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovely and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and Rose.

Is Lovely or Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lovely and Ruby?

Lovely has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli. 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.