Red Ruby vs Kenzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Red RubyChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Red Ruby3/7
Kenzo3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kenzo
- Community sentiment
- Kenzo
- Longevity
- Kenzo
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Red Ruby
- Versatility
- Red Ruby
- 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 RubyArmafKenzoKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
46%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
147 votes
41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,004 votes
Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKenzo
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed RubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
tropical69%
white floral61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
LitchiTuberose
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tuberose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer56
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRed RubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,217
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#25,817
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRed RubyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf 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…
Reviews →Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…
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 Ruby or Kenzo?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Red Ruby is rated 4.00/5 from 147 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Red Ruby for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Red Ruby or Kenzo?
Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Red Ruby 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Red Ruby or Kenzo?
Projection is very close: Red Ruby 70/100, Kenzo 70/100 for sillage.
Do Red Ruby and Kenzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tuberose and Vanilla.
Is Red Ruby or Kenzo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Red Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Ruby is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Red Ruby and Kenzo?
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. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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