Fragrance comparison

Magnolia Nera vs Ruby Berries 2021

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

Magnolia Nera

Bottega Verde

3.8474 votes

Rank #15,684 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ruby Berries 2021

Zara

4.0836 votes

Rank #25,011 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Berries 2021 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magnolia Nera
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ruby Berries 2021
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Magnolia Nera3/7

Ruby Berries 20214/7

Ratings & consensus: Ruby Berries 2021
Community sentiment: Ruby Berries 2021
Longevity: Magnolia Nera
Sillage & projection: Magnolia Nera
Value for money: Ruby Berries 2021
Versatility: Ruby Berries 2021
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magnolia Nera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnolia NeraBottega Verde

Ruby Berries 2021Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 53%Had 21%Want 26%

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 40%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerRuby Berries 2021Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

74 votes

36%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerRuby Berries 2021Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMagnolia Nera

SillageMagnolia Nera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value80

Category winnerRuby Berries 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

vanilla86%

sweet72%

fresh58%

sour44%

powdery30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesPeachMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaIrisJasmineRose

Base

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

Peach

Heart

Red Berries

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Peach and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer29

Fall100

Winter89

Day55

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter33

Day100

Night22

Category winnerRuby Berries 2021Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#25,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMagnolia NeraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnolia Nera by Bottega Verde opens with juicy red berries, sweet peach, and mandarin orange before unfolding into a powdery heart of iris, jasmine, and magnolia. Dark patchouli, cedar, and cozy vanilla form a rich woody base that lingers close to the skin. Built for chilly autumn evenings and relaxed dinner dates, t…

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Ruby Berries 2021 by Zara is an aromatic fruity fragrance for women that centers on a bright, succulent peach opening. It settles into a heart of juicy red berries before rounding out with a smooth, cozy vanilla base. This scent captures a playful, youthful spirit, making it an easy pick for casual daytime outings or …

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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, Magnolia Nera or Ruby Berries 2021?

Ruby Berries 2021 takes 4 of 7 categories. Magnolia Nera is rated 3.84/5 from 74 votes; Ruby Berries 2021 is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Magnolia Nera for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ruby Berries 2021 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnolia Nera or Ruby Berries 2021?

Magnolia Nera lasts longest (Magnolia Nera 62/100, Ruby Berries 2021 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnolia Nera or Ruby Berries 2021?

Magnolia Nera projects furthest (Magnolia Nera 58/100, Ruby Berries 2021 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnolia Nera and Ruby Berries 2021 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Peach and Vanilla.

Is Magnolia Nera or Ruby Berries 2021 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby Berries 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnolia Nera is the stronger pick. Magnolia Nera suits evening wear; Ruby Berries 2021 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnolia Nera and Ruby Berries 2021?

Magnolia Nera has top notes of Red Berries, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar. Ruby Berries 2021 has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Red Berries, a base of Vanilla.