Fragrance comparison

Ruby vs Iris Dragées

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,165 ratings analysed

Ruby

Intimacy

3.9226 votes

Rank #19,689 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Iris Dragées

Lancôme

4.151,139 votes

Rank #724 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Dragées takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ruby
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Dragées
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Ruby2/7

Iris Dragées5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubyIntimacy

Iris DragéesLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 45%

4.15/ 5 · 1,139 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerIris DragéesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

864 votes

Category winnerIris DragéesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIris Dragées

SillageIris Dragées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value43

Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

iris100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

musky61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink PepperFreesia

Heart

JasmineOrrisMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base

CedarSandalwood

Top

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Iris FlowerAlmondSugarOrange BlossomFreesia

Base

VanillaOrrisWhite MuskIso E Super

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Freesia and Orris. 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

Summer82

Fall82

Winter64

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#724

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews195

Category winnerIris DragéesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby by Intimacy is a floral fragrance for women launched in 2023. It opens with bright bergamot and pink pepper, followed by a heart of jasmine and orris. The scent settles into a warm, woody base of sandalwood and cedar, creating an elegant choice for daily wear during spring and autumn, particularly in temperate of…

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Iris Dragées is a soft, powdery iris built around sugared almond, vanilla and clean musk. It opens with a light citrus sparkle, then settles into a fluffy makeup-like iris with a delicate nutty sweetness that many wearers describe as airy rather than heavy. It suits someone who wants an elegant, comforting scent with …

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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 Iris Dragées?

Iris Dragées takes 5 of 7 categories. Ruby is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes; Iris Dragées is rated 4.15/5 from 1,139 votes. Choose Ruby for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Dragées for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or Iris Dragées?

Iris Dragées lasts longest (Iris Dragées 70/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby or Iris Dragées?

Iris Dragées projects furthest (Iris Dragées 63/100, Ruby 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby and Iris Dragées smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Freesia and Orris.

Is Ruby or Iris Dragées better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ruby and Iris Dragées?

Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Iris Dragées has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris Flower, Almond, Sugar and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Orris, White Musk and Iso E Super.