Fragrance comparison

Old School vs Ruby Rose

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Old School

SJA Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #30,307 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Ruby Rose

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.5917 votes

Rank #44,840 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old School takes 3 of 4 categories.

Old School
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Old School3/4

Ruby Rose1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Old SchoolSJA Perfumes

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love

35%Like

35%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOld School

SillageOld School

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRuby RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

floral61%

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both oud and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCorianderChamomileHyacinthBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Notes

RoseAmberDatesBlack CurrantAgarwood (Oud)Oriental notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Old School, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,307

PerfumerShatha Alzaabi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOld SchoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Old School by SJA Perfumes is a smooth, comforting woody fragrance that captures the nostalgic warmth of traditional Gulf perfumery without the barnyard punch. The scent opens with a soothing blend of herbal chamomile, earthy saffron, and a gentle dash of coriander seed. As it settles onto the skin, rich red rose and …

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Ruby Rose by Bait Al Bakhoor is a floral oriental fragrance centered on a bold rose heart. Launched in 2020, it offers a distinctive take on classic rose profiles. Its blend of fruity black currant and rich dates makes it a versatile pick for evening wear, providing a clean yet slightly sultry experience that stands o…

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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, Old School or Ruby Rose?

Old School takes 3 of 4 categories. Old School is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Old School for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Old School or Ruby Rose?

Old School lasts longest (Old School 80/100, Ruby Rose 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Old School or Ruby Rose?

Old School projects furthest (Old School 85/100, Ruby Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Old School and Ruby Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Old School or Ruby Rose better for summer or winter?

Old School suits evening wear; Ruby Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Old School and Ruby Rose?

Old School has top notes of Saffron, Coriander, Chamomile and Hyacinth, heart notes of Clove, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Musk and Sandalwood. Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud).