Ruby vs Hanuman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hanuman takes 6 of 7 categories.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
HanumanChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Ruby1/7
Hanuman6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Hanuman
- Community sentiment
- Hanuman
- Longevity
- Hanuman
- Sillage & projection
- Hanuman
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Hanuman
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hanuman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubyJudith LeiberHanumanBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
4.21/ 5 · 550 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerHanumanRating 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
31%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
550 votes
Category winnerHanumanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHanuman
SillageHanuman
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%
citrus100%
floral91%
woody83%
aromatic74%
fruity65%
white floral56%
Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
Top
LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant
Heart
OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen
Base
VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Magnolia 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 seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Spring94
Summer100
Fall77
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHanumanMost 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#3,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winnerHanumanHigher 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 →Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ruby or Hanuman?
Hanuman takes 6 of 7 categories. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Ruby or Hanuman?
Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 72/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruby or Hanuman?
Projection is very close: Hanuman 62/100, Ruby 60/100 for sillage.
Do Ruby and Hanuman smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Cyclamen.
Is Ruby or Hanuman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby and Hanuman?
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. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.
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