Fragrance comparison

Pontevecchio W Estratto vs Ruby Wood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Pontevecchio W Estratto

Nobile 1942

3.673 votes

Rank #61,418 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ruby Wood

Exaltatum

4.3650 votes

Rank #8,349 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Wood takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pontevecchio W Estratto
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ruby Wood
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pontevecchio W Estratto1/3

Ruby Wood2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pontevecchio W EstrattoNobile 1942

Ruby WoodExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRuby Wood

SillagePontevecchio W Estratto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tuscan IrisCorianderWhite MuskIndian JasmineBulgarian RoseBergamotTangerineAmberwoodSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee

Base7-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Indian Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Tangerine. Durations are only published for Ruby Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring65

Summer30

Fall100

Winter95

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#61,418

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,349

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRuby WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pontevecchio W Estratto brings Tuscan iris and white musk forward in a dense, powdery formulation. Brightened by bergamot and coriander seeds in the opening, it settles into a soft base of sandalwood and amberwood. Designed for cool autumn mornings and formal evening wear, this extrait concentration sits close to skin…

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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, Pontevecchio W Estratto or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood takes 2 of 3 categories. Pontevecchio W Estratto is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Pontevecchio W Estratto for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pontevecchio W Estratto or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood lasts longest (Ruby Wood 81/100, Pontevecchio W Estratto 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pontevecchio W Estratto or Ruby Wood?

Pontevecchio W Estratto projects furthest (Pontevecchio W Estratto 75/100, Ruby Wood 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pontevecchio W Estratto and Ruby Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Indian Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Tangerine.

Is Pontevecchio W Estratto or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?

Pontevecchio W Estratto suits day or night wear; Ruby Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pontevecchio W Estratto and Ruby Wood?

Pontevecchio W Estratto features Tuscan Iris, Coriander, White Musk, Indian Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose. 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.