Fragrance comparison

M’Lady in Havana vs Ruby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

M’Lady in Havana

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #57,348 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Ruby

Junaid Jamshed

4.673 votes

Rank #52,919 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 1 of 2 categories.

M’Lady in Havana
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ruby
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

M’Lady in Havana0/2

Ruby1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M’Lady in HavanaThe Dua Brand

RubyJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

cacao84%

amber77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CacaoToffeeBenzoinVioletPatchouliTobaccoCoffeeMadagascar VanillaOrange BlossomNeroliFloral bouquetTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PearGrapefruit

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang-YlangDried PlumPlum

Base

AmberPatchouliMuskMadagascar VanillaCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Madagascar Vanilla and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for M’Lady in Havana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M’Lady in Havana by The Dua Brand brings together a lush floral core with the cozy richness of a Cuban cigar lounge. The opening introduces a sweet mix of juicy pear, orange blossom, and bright neroli before settling into an indulgent blend of roasted coffee, rich cacao, and warm tobacco leaves. Smooth Madagascar vani…

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Ruby by Junaid Jamshed presents a warm, floral-woody character built around Turkish rose and sweet plum. Launched in 2014, this feminine scent centers on a rich, musky heart that feels grounded and cozy. It suits daily wear during the cooler autumn months, offering a reliable, pleasant presence that sits close to the …

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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, M’Lady in Havana or Ruby?

Ruby takes 1 of 2 categories. M’Lady in Havana is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Ruby is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose M’Lady in Havana for a warm spicy and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ruby for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M’Lady in Havana or Ruby?

They last about the same: M’Lady in Havana 60/100, Ruby 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do M’Lady in Havana and Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla and Turkish Rose.

Is M’Lady in Havana or Ruby better for summer or winter?

M’Lady in Havana suits evening wear; Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M’Lady in Havana and Ruby?

M’Lady in Havana features Cacao, Toffee, Benzoin, Violet and Patchouli. Ruby has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Dried Plum and Plum, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.