Fragrance comparison

Ruby vs Queen of Heart

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ruby

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9626 votes

Rank #51,307 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Queen of Heart

Lanoe

3.002 votes

Rank #69,433 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Queen of Heart
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ruby2/3

Queen of Heart1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubyCuarzo Signature

Queen of HeartLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageQueen of Heart

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

rose92%

fruity84%

honey77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber

Top

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenJasminePepperNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarVetiverAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Raspberry and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer63

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,307

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,433

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby by Cuarzo Signature is a sweet, fruit-forward floral perfume that wraps juicy berries in golden honey and creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe raspberry, tropical mango, and tart black currant, balanced by zesty Amalfi lemon and a prickle of fresh ginger. As the sparkling fruit settles, a…

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Queen of Heart opens with bright citrus and dark berry notes, then settles into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and neroli over a woody, musky base. The overall effect reads polished, powdery and gently spicy rather than playful. It may suit someone who likes floral woody perfumes with a fuller presence, especially fo…

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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, Ruby or Queen of Heart?

Ruby takes 2 of 3 categories. Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes; Queen of Heart is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Queen of Heart for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or Queen of Heart?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Queen of Heart 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby or Queen of Heart?

Queen of Heart projects furthest (Queen of Heart 90/100, Ruby 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby and Queen of Heart smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Raspberry and Rose.

Is Ruby or Queen of Heart better for summer or winter?

Ruby suits daytime wear; Queen of Heart suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and Queen of Heart?

Ruby has top notes of Ginger, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of White Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Queen of Heart has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Pepper, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.