Fragrance comparison

Red Ruby vs Exalted

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Red Ruby

Armaf

4.00147 votes

Rank #8,217 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,674 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories.

Red Ruby
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Red Ruby4/7

Exalted3/7

Ratings & consensus: Red Ruby
Community sentiment: Red Ruby
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Red Ruby
Versatility: Exalted
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

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

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

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerRed RubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value16

Category winnerRed RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

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

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Litchi and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer56

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#29,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …

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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 Exalted?

Red Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories. Red Ruby is rated 4.00/5 from 147 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Red Ruby for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Ruby or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Red Ruby 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Ruby or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Red Ruby 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Ruby and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Litchi and Tuberose.

Is Red Ruby or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Red Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Ruby is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Ruby and Exalted?

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. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.