Fragrance comparison

Nota Vanilla vs Ruby

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 344 ratings analysed

Nota Vanilla

Ulyka Parfums

2.5573 votes

Rank #20,903 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ruby

Kajal

3.90271 votes

Rank #6,734 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Nota Vanilla1/7

Ruby5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

RubyKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

3.90/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

48%Hate

73 votes

44%Love

25%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerRubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

cherry48%

fresh30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutNougatVanilla

Heart2-4 hrs

Milk ChocolateWhipped CreamAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

Top

CherryRed BerriesPineappleCoconutAlmond

Heart

Whipped CreamBrown sugarIce cream

Base

VanillaMuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Whipped Cream, Almond and Amber. Durations are only published for Nota Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer29

Fall62

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNota VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex62

Women32

Date 38%Party 30%Casual 24%Work 8%

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#6,734

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulyka Parfums Nota Vanilla is an intensely decadent gourmand centered on rich hazelnut, creamy nougat, and dark vanilla bean. From the initial spray, toasted nuts merge with buttery sweetness, creating the impression of warm bakery shortbread fresh from the oven. As the top layer settles on skin, a heart of melted mil…

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Ruby by Kajal offers a sweet, fruity escape from dark cherry scents. It pairs bright top notes of cherry and pineapple with a creamy dessert base. This fragrance is designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from winter to spring.

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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, Nota Vanilla or Ruby?

Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories. Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes; Ruby is rated 3.90/5 from 271 votes. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nota Vanilla or Ruby?

They last about the same: Ruby 72/100, Nota Vanilla 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nota Vanilla or Ruby?

Projection is very close: Nota Vanilla 66/100, Ruby 66/100 for sillage.

Do Nota Vanilla and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Whipped Cream, Almond and Amber.

Is Nota Vanilla or Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. Nota Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nota Vanilla and Ruby?

Nota Vanilla has top notes of Hazelnut, Nougat and Vanilla, heart notes of Milk Chocolate, Whipped Cream and Almond, a base of Amber and White Musk. Ruby has top notes of Cherry, Red Berries, Pineapple and Coconut, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Brown sugar and Ice cream, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.