Fragrance comparison

Rectoverso Mystery Secret vs Ruby Love

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Rectoverso Mystery Secret

Ulric de Varens

4.0021 votes

Rank #36,663 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ruby Love

The Fragrance

4.0813 votes

Rank #35,591 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Love takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ruby Love
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret1/5

Ruby Love4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ruby Love
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruby Love
Sillage & projection: Ruby Love
Value for money: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ruby Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rectoverso Mystery SecretUlric de Varens

Ruby LoveThe Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 40%Want 44%

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 43%Had 2%Want 55%

Category winnerRuby LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

54%Love

15%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage93

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRuby Love

SillageRuby Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

caramel69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

woody84%

caramel77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AlmondOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

MuskJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCaramelMilkHeliotrope

Top

CaramelCitrusesHoneyMilk

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliTuberoseJasmineHeliotrope

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMusk, Jasmine, Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for Rectoverso Mystery Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring75

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 35%Date 30%Party 20%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#35,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRuby LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rectoverso Mystery Secret by Ulric de Varens is an indulgent, comfort-forward gourmand centered on creamy vanilla, toasted almond, and sweet caramel. The opening introduces a playful burst of candied orange peel and nutty almond oil that rapidly softens into a tender jasmine and powdery heliotrope core. As it settles…

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Ruby Love by The Fragrance opens with a thick wave of warm caramel, rich honey, and steamed milk, brightened briefly by a sharp burst of citruses. As the top notes settle, carnal tuberose and sweet jasmine take over the heart, supported by soft heliotrope and dry sandalwood. The base rests on dark vanilla, smoky tonka…

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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, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Ruby Love?

Ruby Love takes 4 of 5 categories. Rectoverso Mystery Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Ruby Love is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Rectoverso Mystery Secret for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ruby Love for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Ruby Love?

Ruby Love lasts longest (Ruby Love 94/100, Rectoverso Mystery Secret 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Ruby Love?

Ruby Love projects furthest (Ruby Love 93/100, Rectoverso Mystery Secret 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rectoverso Mystery Secret and Ruby Love smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Musk, Jasmine, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Ruby Love better for summer or winter?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret suits daytime wear; Ruby Love suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rectoverso Mystery Secret and Ruby Love?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret has top notes of Almond and Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Milk and Heliotrope. Ruby Love has top notes of Caramel, Citruses, Honey and Milk, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.