Mad Rouge vs Ruby Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Mad RougeChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ruby EssenceChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mad Rouge2/4
Ruby Essence2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruby Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby Essence
- Value for money
- Mad Rouge
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mad Rouge
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mad RougeMad ParfumeurRuby EssenceScentidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby Essence
SillageRuby Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMad RougeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
amber69%
mossy61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Balsam FirOrangeVelvet
Heart
SaffronJasmineCedar
Base
OakmossAmberSugar
Top
SaffronJasmine
Heart
AmberwoodAmbergrisHedione
Base
CedarSugarOakmossBalsam Fir
InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Saffron, Jasmine and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#50,539
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMad RougeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMad Rouge by Mad Parfumeur opens with a sharp burst of citrusy orange paired with piney balsam fir and plush velvet flower. That initial green contrast settles quickly into a heart dominated by luminous jasmine, medicinal saffron, and dry cedar wood. As the fragrance matures on skin, earthy oakmoss and golden amber f…
Reviews →Ruby Essence by Scentido offers a striking blend of saffron and jasmine. The heart features amberwood and ambergris for added depth. A foundation of cedar, sugar, and balsam fir anchors the scent. It works well for those seeking a modern, noticeable presence that functions across many casual and semi-formal settings t…
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, Mad Rouge or Ruby Essence?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mad Rouge is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ruby Essence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mad Rouge for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ruby Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mad Rouge or Ruby Essence?
Ruby Essence lasts longest (Ruby Essence 90/100, Mad Rouge 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mad Rouge or Ruby Essence?
Ruby Essence projects furthest (Ruby Essence 100/100, Mad Rouge 83/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mad Rouge and Ruby Essence smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Saffron, Jasmine and Cedar.
Is Mad Rouge or Ruby Essence better for summer or winter?
Ruby Essence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mad Rouge and Ruby Essence?
Mad Rouge has top notes of Balsam Fir, Orange and Velvet, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Sugar. Ruby Essence has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Hedione, a base of Cedar, Sugar, Oakmoss and Balsam Fir.
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