Fragrance comparison

Madonna vs Sandal Ruby

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 428 ratings analysed

Madonna

Boadicea the Victorious

3.92167 votes

Rank #23,528 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sandal Ruby

Carolina Herrera

4.12261 votes

Rank #4,988 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandal Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories.

Madonna
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Sandal Ruby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Madonna2/7

Sandal Ruby5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadonnaBoadicea the Victorious

Sandal RubyCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSandal RubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

167 votes

49%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

261 votes

Category winnerSandal RubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySandal Ruby

SillageSandal Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value28

Category winnerMadonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fruity77%

green69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

cinnamon77%

tuberose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DavanaRumGeraniumSageNeroli

Heart

OsmanthusTuberoseJasmine SambacOrange Blossom

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliBlack PepperHaitian Vetiver

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sandal Ruby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerMadonnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

Date 41%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerSandal RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Madonna opens with a boozy splash of rum and dark davana before unrolling a heavy heart of osmanthus, tuberose, and jasmine sambac. A bitter green neroli cuts through the plush apricot fruitiness, while ambergris and sandalwood ground the base for cool spring evenings and formal autumn gatherin…

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Carolina Herrera Sandal Ruby is a rich, warm spicy fragrance that pairs dry cinnamon bark with buttery sandalwood and lush floral depth. The opening hits immediately with a sharp flash of black pepper before melting into a creamy heart of tuberose petals. Three sprays are plenty. Grounded by earthy patchouli and Atlas…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madonna or Sandal Ruby?

Sandal Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories. Madonna is rated 3.92/5 from 167 votes; Sandal Ruby is rated 4.12/5 from 261 votes. Choose Madonna for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Sandal Ruby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Madonna or Sandal Ruby?

Sandal Ruby lasts longest (Sandal Ruby 78/100, Madonna 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madonna or Sandal Ruby?

Projection is very close: Sandal Ruby 68/100, Madonna 66/100 for sillage.

Do Madonna and Sandal Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Madonna or Sandal Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madonna is the stronger pick. For winter, Sandal Ruby is the stronger pick. Sandal Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madonna and Sandal Ruby?

Madonna has top notes of Davana, Rum, Geranium and Sage, heart notes of Osmanthus, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Black Pepper. Sandal Ruby has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Atlas Cedar.