Ruby vs SOFTY SILK
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby takes 4 of 4 categories.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SOFTY SILKChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby4/4
SOFTY SILK0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubyJudith LeiberSOFTY SILKLANSYWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
2.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
25%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
75%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby
SillageRuby
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%
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both floral, white 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
Orange BlossomMandarin LeafPeach
Heart
White FlowersOsmanthusMagnolia
Base
PatchouliVanillaIncenseWoodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesMandarin Leaf, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Vanilla. 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#78,678
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRubyHigher 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 →Softy Silk opens as a bright white floral with peach and orange blossom, then settles into a softer woody vanilla base with a light balsamic touch. On the available evidence, it reads more floral than silky, and its wear tends to stay close to the skin. This looks like one to sample before buying, especially if you wa…
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 SOFTY SILK?
Ruby takes 4 of 4 categories. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; SOFTY SILK is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose SOFTY SILK for a white floral and floral character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruby or SOFTY SILK?
Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 60/100, SOFTY SILK 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruby or SOFTY SILK?
Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 60/100, SOFTY SILK 31/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby and SOFTY SILK smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Leaf, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Vanilla.
Is Ruby or SOFTY SILK better for summer or winter?
Ruby suits daytime wear; SOFTY SILK suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby and SOFTY SILK?
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. SOFTY SILK has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Leaf and Peach, heart notes of White Flowers, Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Woodsy Notes.
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