Fragrance comparison

Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian vs Versailles

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian

Terra T

3.502 votes

Rank #60,936 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Versailles

Julian Rouas

3.005 votes

Rank #59,743 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versailles takes 3 of 3 categories.

Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Versailles
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian0/3

Versailles3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rubies of Shui-Sha-LianTerra T

VersaillesJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVersailles

SillageVersailles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

herbal72%

soft spicy58%

fresh spicy44%

citrus30%

musky91%

woody83%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageBergamot

Heart

Black TeaHolly

Base

LavenderDaylilyWoodsy Notes

Top

LavenderMusk

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Green NotesVetyverHolly

InformationalShared notesHolly, Lavender and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,936

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVersaillesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian opens with crisp sage and bergamot, leading into a heart of black tea and sweet longan fruit. A base of daylily and lavender grounds the scent. It suits casual daywear in mild weather when you want a calm, tea-like presence.

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Versailles by Julian Rouas centers on a sharp, aromatic blend of lavender and musk that quickly transitions into a dry, woodsy heart. Finished with a ginger-spiked base, this fragrance offers a clean, professional profile tailored for those who prefer traditional, no-nonsense scents during spring daytime activities. I…

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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, Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian or Versailles?

Versailles takes 3 of 3 categories. Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Versailles is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian for a aromatic and lavender character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Versailles for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian or Versailles?

Versailles lasts longest (Versailles 80/100, Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian or Versailles?

Versailles projects furthest (Versailles 75/100, Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian and Versailles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Holly, Lavender and Woodsy Notes.

Is Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian or Versailles better for summer or winter?

Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian suits day or night wear; Versailles suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian and Versailles?

Rubies of Shui-Sha-Lian has top notes of Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea and Holly, a base of Lavender, Daylily and Woodsy Notes. Versailles has top notes of Lavender and Musk, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Green Notes, Vetyver and Holly.