Fragrance comparison

Pink vs Ruby Wood

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Pink

Chantal Thomass

3.5819 votes

Rank #61,443 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ruby Wood

Exaltatum

4.3650 votes

Rank #8,612 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Wood takes 5 of 6 categories.

Pink
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby Wood
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pink1/6

Ruby Wood5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PinkChantal Thomass

Ruby WoodExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerRuby WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

54%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRuby Wood

SillageRuby Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value42

Category winnerPinkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

fruity65%

amber48%

white floral30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRed Berries

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee

Base7-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum

Category winnerRuby WoodLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night79

Spring65

Summer30

Fall100

Winter95

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 35%Date 29%Work 19%Party 17%

Men8

Unisex25

Women67

Date 35%Casual 25%Party 23%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,612

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRuby WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantal Thomass Pink delivers a playful swirl of tart berries and warm confectionery sweetness that feels immediately comforting on the skin. The initial spray crackles with ripe raspberry and sharp cassis, giving off a tangy, mouthwatering fruitiness that avoids smelling like cheap syrup. Within twenty minutes, the t…

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Ruby Wood by Exaltatum is an artisanal fragrance that pairs tart wild fruits with velvety floral notes and warm forest resins. The scent opens with a lively splash of red berries, tangy cassis, and crushed rose petals spiced with pink pepper and coriander. Within an hour, rich Bulgarian rose and ripe raspberry emerge …

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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, Pink or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood takes 5 of 6 categories. Pink is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Pink for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood lasts longest (Ruby Wood 81/100, Pink 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood projects furthest (Ruby Wood 64/100, Pink 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink and Ruby Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cassis, Jasmine and Red Berries.

Is Pink or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?

Pink suits daytime wear; Ruby Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink and Ruby Wood?

Pink has top notes of Raspberry and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine and Red Berries, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Ruby Wood has top notes of Rose Petals, Red Berries, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Myrrh.