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Ruby vs Sea

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

Updated 145 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Ruby

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Sea

    Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ruby4/7
Sea3/7
Ratings & consensus
Sea
Community sentiment
Sea
Longevity
Ruby
Sillage & projection
Ruby
Value for money
Ruby
Versatility
Ruby
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RubyJudith Leiber
SeaOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
4.16/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 5%Had 76%Want 18%
Category winnerSeaRating 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

35%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerSeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value71
Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
marine100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
citrus77%
woody69%
salty61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, citrus 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
Sea NotesBergamot
Heart
OsmanthusJasmine
Base
Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Cedar. 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
Spring46
Summer100
Fall7
Winter5
Day100
Night12
Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex19
Women81
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSeaHigher 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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Sea by Oriflame is a fresh floral aquatic built around salty sea air, bergamot, soft jasmine, osmanthus and a light cedar base. Reviews remember it for a realistic ocean breeze effect, fresh, salty and feminine rather than heavy or sweet. It suits warm weather, daytime wear and anyone drawn to clean marine florals wit…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ruby or Sea?

Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Sea is rated 4.16/5 from 118 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sea for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or Sea?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 60/100, Sea 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby or Sea?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 60/100, Sea 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby and Sea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Ruby or Sea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear; Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and Sea?

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. Sea has top notes of Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Cedar.

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