Fragrance comparison

Ruby Berries 2021 vs Ilham

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 295 ratings analysed

Ruby Berries 2021

Zara

4.0836 votes

Rank #25,011 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ilham

SoOud

4.41259 votes

Rank #3,727 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ruby Berries 2021
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ilham
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Ruby Berries 20212/7

Ilham5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ilham
Community sentiment: Ilham
Longevity: Ilham
Sillage & projection: Ilham
Value for money: Ruby Berries 2021
Versatility: Ruby Berries 2021
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ilham

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby Berries 2021Zara

IlhamSoOud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 40%Had 22%Want 38%

4.41/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

Category winnerIlhamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

58%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerIlhamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityIlham

SillageIlham

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRuby Berries 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla86%

sweet72%

fresh58%

sour44%

powdery30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peach

Heart

Red Berries

Base

Vanilla

Top

CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather

Heart

Pink PepperLabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesGinger

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesPeach, Red Berries 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 season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter33

Day100

Night22

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRuby Berries 2021Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men3

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerIlhamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby Berries 2021 by Zara is an aromatic fruity fragrance for women that centers on a bright, succulent peach opening. It settles into a heart of juicy red berries before rounding out with a smooth, cozy vanilla base. This scent captures a playful, youthful spirit, making it an easy pick for casual daytime outings or …

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SoOud Ilham opens with a heavy pour of warm caramel melted over tart red berries and sliced peach. Saffron and soft leather undercut the fruit, keeping the sweetness grounded in a dark, resinous frame. As the heart unfolds, pink pepper, cypriol oil, and earthy labdanum inject a woody spice that cuts through the initia…

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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, Ruby Berries 2021 or Ilham?

Ilham takes 5 of 7 categories. Ruby Berries 2021 is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Ilham is rated 4.41/5 from 259 votes. Choose Ruby Berries 2021 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ilham for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Berries 2021 or Ilham?

Ilham lasts longest (Ilham 75/100, Ruby Berries 2021 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Berries 2021 or Ilham?

Ilham projects furthest (Ilham 73/100, Ruby Berries 2021 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Berries 2021 and Ilham smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Red Berries and Vanilla.

Is Ruby Berries 2021 or Ilham better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby Berries 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ilham is the stronger pick. Ruby Berries 2021 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Berries 2021 and Ilham?

Ruby Berries 2021 has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Red Berries, a base of Vanilla. Ilham has top notes of Caramel, Red Berries, Peach and Saffron, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Patchouli.