Ruby vs Privé
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
PrivéChoose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby3/7
Privé3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Privé
- Community sentiment
- Ruby
- Longevity
- Privé
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Privé
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubyJudith LeiberPrivéOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
3.83/ 5 · 513 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerPrivéRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
31%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
383 votes
Category winnerRubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrivé
SillageTie
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%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
soft spicy77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
Top
Rice BasmatiFreesiaCorianderOsmanthusBergamotGreen MandarinPetitgrainPink Pepper
Heart
OrrisClary SageGardeniaMagnoliaBlack CurrantJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmbroxanVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Gardenia and Magnolia. 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
Summer73
Fall56
Winter25
Day100
Night–
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#5,504
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews65
Category winnerPrivéHigher 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 →Privé is a polished floral musk with a bright citrus and florist-shop opening, softened by powdery basmati rice, orris and creamy woods. On skin it can feel fresh, silky and lightly sweet, with coriander and green facets adding a dry aromatic edge. It suits someone who enjoys refined, transparent florals with an unusu…
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 Privé?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Privé is rated 3.83/5 from 513 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Privé for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruby or Privé?
Privé lasts longest (Privé 69/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruby or Privé?
Projection is very close: Ruby 60/100, Privé 60/100 for sillage.
Do Ruby and Privé smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Gardenia and Magnolia.
Is Ruby or Privé better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear; Privé suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby and Privé?
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. Privé has top notes of Rice Basmati, Freesia, Coriander and Osmanthus, heart notes of Orris, Clary Sage, Gardenia and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Ambroxan and Vanilla.
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