Red Cherry vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby takes 6 of 7 categories.
Red CherryChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RubyChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Red Cherry1/7
Ruby6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby
- Community sentiment
- Ruby
- Longevity
- Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby
- Value for money
- Red Cherry
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Red CherryCastelbajacRubyKajalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
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 hate21%Love
32%Like
29%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
99 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
Category winners
LongevityRuby
SillageRuby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed CherryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity88%
cherry77%
vanilla65%
fresh53%
sour42%
sweet100%
fruity83%
vanilla65%
cherry48%
fresh30%
Scent match66%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Red Berries
Heart2-3 hrs
Cherry
Base5-7 hrs
VanillaPraline
Top
CherryRed BerriesPineappleCoconutAlmond
Heart
Whipped CreamBrown sugarIce cream
Base
VanillaMuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Cherry and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Red Cherry, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter48
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,238
PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#7,308
PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCastelbajac Red Cherry is a lively, cheerful perfume built around bright red berries, candied cherry, and a warm confection base. The fragrance opens with a burst of tart berry compote and sparkling red fruit juice that feels refreshing rather than heavy. As it settles onto the skin, the playful cherry note steps forw…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Red Cherry or Ruby?
Ruby takes 6 of 7 categories. Red Cherry is rated 3.55/5 from 99 votes; Ruby is rated 3.90/5 from 271 votes. Choose Red Cherry for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Red Cherry or Ruby?
Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 72/100, Red Cherry 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Red Cherry or Ruby?
Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 66/100, Red Cherry 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Red Cherry and Ruby smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Cherry and Vanilla.
Is Red Cherry or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Red Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Red Cherry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Red Cherry and Ruby?
Red Cherry has top notes of Red Berries, heart notes of Cherry, a base of Vanilla and Praline. 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.
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