Ruby vs Leiber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Leiber takes 6 of 7 categories.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LeiberChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ruby1/7
Leiber6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Leiber
- Community sentiment
- Leiber
- Longevity
- Leiber
- Sillage & projection
- Leiber
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Leiber
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Leiber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubyJudith LeiberLeiberJudith LeiberWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
3.85/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%
Category winnerLeiberRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
41%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
148 votes
Category winnerLeiberMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLeiber
SillageLeiber
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%
fruity92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both floral, fruity 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
PineappleOsmanthusBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
RoseCyclamenPimentoMimosaJasmineGardenia
Base
MuskCedarPatchouliAmberVanilla
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 seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter88
Day97
Night100
Category winnerLeiberMost 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#7,886
PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerLeiberHigher 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 →Leiber by Judith Leiber is a complex floral oriental for women that opens with tangy, bright pineapple and osmanthus. It carries a sophisticated, slightly waxy floral heart anchored by a warm base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It behaves like a structured, high-end accessory suitable for professional settings or e…
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 Leiber?
Leiber takes 6 of 7 categories. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Leiber is rated 3.85/5 from 154 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Leiber for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruby or Leiber?
Leiber lasts longest (Leiber 73/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruby or Leiber?
Leiber projects furthest (Leiber 71/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby and Leiber smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Gardenia and Cyclamen.
Is Ruby or Leiber better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Leiber is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear; Leiber suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby and Leiber?
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. Leiber has top notes of Pineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Pimento and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.
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