Magic Bloom vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby takes 7 of 7 categories.
Magic BloomChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Magic Bloom0/7
Ruby7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby
- Community sentiment
- Ruby
- Longevity
- Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Magic BloomSkylarRubyJudith LeiberWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
47%Like
23%Ok
10%Dislike
7%Hate
30 votes
30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerRubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby
SillageRuby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral88%
green77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
sweet42%
floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
YuzuNashi PearMandarin Leaf
Heart2-3 hrs
Apple BlossomMagnoliaHoneysuckle
Base4-6 hrs
Sea SaltMuskCedarAmber
Top
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Leaf, Magnolia, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Magic Bloom, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer94
Fall12
Winter6
Day100
Night7
Spring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,537
PerfumerSarah Horowitz
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#39,361
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSkylar Magic Bloom opens with an energetic splash of tart yuzu, crisp nashi pear, and green mandarin leaf that feels like biting into chilled fruit on a warm morning. As the initial spray settles, fresh apple blossom, dewy magnolia petals, and sweet honeysuckle emerge, creating a clean, airy bouquet that stays light r…
Reviews →Ruby by Judith Leiber opens with a bright, citrus-forward sparkle that settles into a soft, powdery floral heart. It is a feminine, versatile choice for daily wear, blending gardenia and jasmine with a gentle vanilla base. This scent feels refined yet accessible, working well for office environments or casual spring o…
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, Magic Bloom or Ruby?
Ruby takes 7 of 7 categories. Magic Bloom is rated 3.50/5 from 30 votes; Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Magic Bloom for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Magic Bloom or Ruby?
Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 60/100, Magic Bloom 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Magic Bloom or Ruby?
Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 60/100, Magic Bloom 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Magic Bloom and Ruby smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Leaf, Magnolia, Musk and Cedar.
Is Magic Bloom or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Magic Bloom suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Magic Bloom and Ruby?
Magic Bloom has top notes of Yuzu, Nashi Pear and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Magnolia and Honeysuckle, a base of Sea Salt, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Osmanthus, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and Musk.
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