Ruby vs Crystal Bloom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Crystal Bloom takes 5 of 7 categories.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Crystal BloomChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby2/7
Crystal Bloom5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Crystal Bloom
- Community sentiment
- Crystal Bloom
- Longevity
- Crystal Bloom
- Sillage & projection
- Crystal Bloom
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Crystal Bloom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubyJudith LeiberCrystal BloomJill StuartWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
4.41/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%
Category winnerCrystal BloomRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
51%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerCrystal BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCrystal Bloom
SillageCrystal Bloom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
floral100%
citrus86%
sweet72%
white floral58%
green44%
fruity30%
Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
Top
Sweet PeaOrangeSnowdropsGreen NotesNeroli
Heart
FreesiaRoseMagnoliaJasmineRaspberryedelweiss
Base
OsmanthusGardeniaYlang-YlangMuskAmberTulle AccordMossCedar
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Gardenia, Magnolia and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer62
Fall38
Winter38
Day100
Night25
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,361
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#26,248
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerCrystal BloomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRuby 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…
Reviews →Jill Stuart Crystal Bloom is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance that smells like fresh petals covered in morning frost. It opens with an airy burst of sweet pea, chilled snowdrops, and juicy orange slices, giving an immediate clean and uplifting impression. As the fragrance settles on your skin, a delicate garden bouquet …
Reviews →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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER
Ejaazi Intensive SilverLattafa PerfumesRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Icon Racing RedAlfred DunhillWINNER
HermioneWild Drops ParfumsRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
CarbonIntelligentWINNER
PeopleParfums GentyRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
OverdoseOmanluxuryWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ruby or Crystal Bloom?
Crystal Bloom takes 5 of 7 categories. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Crystal Bloom is rated 4.41/5 from 41 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Crystal Bloom for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruby or Crystal Bloom?
They last about the same: Crystal Bloom 62/100, Ruby 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ruby or Crystal Bloom?
Crystal Bloom projects furthest (Crystal Bloom 68/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby and Crystal Bloom smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Gardenia, Magnolia and Jasmine.
Is Ruby or Crystal Bloom better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear; Crystal Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby and Crystal Bloom?
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. Crystal Bloom has top notes of Sweet Pea, Orange, Snowdrops and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Osmanthus, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons