Fragrance comparison

Red Ruby vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 5

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 171 ratings analysed

3 wins

Red Ruby

Armaf

4.00147 votes

Rank #8,217 CitrusVanilla

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Dilis Classic Collection No. 5

Dilís Parfum

3.7124 votes

Rank #48,112 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.

Red Ruby
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 5
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Red Ruby3/4

Dilis Classic Collection No. 50/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red RubyArmaf

Dilis Classic Collection No. 5Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

3.71/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 19%Had 21%Want 60%

Category winnerRed RubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

13%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRed Ruby

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

LitchiTuberose

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lime (Linden) BlossomLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBergamotMagnoliaMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineTuberosePeachBulgarian RoseVioletCarnationYlang-YlangNutmeg

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskIrisAmberVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer56

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall73

Winter55

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#48,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Red Ruby opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a crisp touch of lily-of-the-valley. The composition quickly shifts into a tropical heart where sweet litchi and creamy tuberose take center stage. As it settles onto the skin, a rich base of vanilla and warm sandalwood emerges, creati…

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Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 by Dilís Parfum is an expressive floral perfume built around a traditional bouquet. The opening brings together crisp lime blossom, dewy lilac, and green lily-of-the-valley, brightened by bergamot and mandarin orange. As the initial freshness softens, the heart develops into an expansive…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Ruby or Dilis Classic Collection No. 5?

Red Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Ruby is rated 4.00/5 from 147 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes. Choose Red Ruby for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Ruby or Dilis Classic Collection No. 5?

Red Ruby lasts longest (Red Ruby 67/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Ruby or Dilis Classic Collection No. 5?

Projection is very close: Red Ruby 70/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 70/100 for sillage.

Do Red Ruby and Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose.

Is Red Ruby or Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Ruby and Dilis Classic Collection No. 5?

Red Ruby has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Litchi and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 has top notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Peach and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Iris, Amber and Vanilla.