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Ruby vs 214 Violeta & Sândalo

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

Updated 171 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

214 Violeta & Sândalo takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Ruby

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • 214 Violeta & Sândalo

    Choose it for a floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Ruby2/7
214 Violeta & Sândalo4/7
Ratings & consensus
214 Violeta & Sândalo
Community sentiment
214 Violeta & Sândalo
Longevity
214 Violeta & Sândalo
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Ruby
Versatility
Ruby
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
214 Violeta & Sândalo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RubyJudith Leiber
214 Violeta & SândaloO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
4.08/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

42%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

144 votes

Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

Longevity214 Violeta & Sândalo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value52
Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
floral100%
leather92%
animalic84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
Top
White PepperBergamotPearKiwi
Heart
Violet LeafGardeniaOsmanthusPeonyCyclamen
Base
LeatherSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Gardenia and Cyclamen. 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
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Spring77
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men1
Unisex45
Women54
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,551

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Eurico Mazzini

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby by Judith Leiber opens with a bright, citrus-forward sparkle that settles into a soft, powdery floral heart. It is a feminine, versatile choice for daily wear, blending gardenia and jasmine with a gentle vanilla base. This scent feels refined yet accessible, working well for office environments or casual spring o…

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O Boticário 214 Violeta & Sândalo is a crisp, dry woody floral that skips sugary sweetness in favor of green violet leaf, smooth sandalwood, and soft leather. It opens with a sharp flash of white pepper, tart kiwi, and crisp pear before settling into gardenia and creamy wood. It is a distinctive, refined scent built f…

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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 214 Violeta & Sândalo?

214 Violeta & Sândalo takes 4 of 7 categories. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; 214 Violeta & Sândalo is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 214 Violeta & Sândalo for a floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or 214 Violeta & Sândalo?

214 Violeta & Sândalo lasts longest (214 Violeta & Sândalo 67/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby or 214 Violeta & Sândalo?

Projection is very close: Ruby 60/100, 214 Violeta & Sândalo 60/100 for sillage.

Do Ruby and 214 Violeta & Sândalo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Gardenia and Cyclamen.

Is Ruby or 214 Violeta & Sândalo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, 214 Violeta & Sândalo is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and 214 Violeta & Sândalo?

Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Osmanthus, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and Musk. 214 Violeta & Sândalo has top notes of White Pepper, Bergamot, Pear and Kiwi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Gardenia, Osmanthus and Peony, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.

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