Ruby vs Velvet Tuberose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Velvet Tuberose takes 5 of 7 categories.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Velvet TuberoseChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ruby2/7
Velvet Tuberose5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Velvet Tuberose
- Community sentiment
- Velvet Tuberose
- Longevity
- Velvet Tuberose
- Sillage & projection
- Velvet Tuberose
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Velvet Tuberose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubyJudith LeiberVelvet TuberoseBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
3.87/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerVelvet TuberoseRating 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
45%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
286 votes
Category winnerVelvet TuberoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVelvet Tuberose
SillageVelvet Tuberose
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%
tuberose92%
woody84%
floral77%
animalic69%
musky61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, 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
Ylang-YlangMagnoliaJuicy ApricotLemon
Heart
TuberoseGardeniaIndian JasmineOrchidFreesiaFig LeafCyclamen
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodSpicesMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Jasmine. 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
Spring51
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
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#25,575
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerVelvet TuberoseHigher 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 →Velvet Tuberose offers a rich floral profile centered on its namesake bloom. It layers heady tuberose and gardenia over a foundation of creamy cashmere wood and amber. Best suited for cooler days when you want a bold, feminine presence, this 2007 release from Bath & Body Works remains a classic choice for lovers of wh…
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 Velvet Tuberose?
Velvet Tuberose takes 5 of 7 categories. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Velvet Tuberose is rated 3.87/5 from 298 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Tuberose for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ruby or Velvet Tuberose?
They last about the same: Velvet Tuberose 61/100, Ruby 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ruby or Velvet Tuberose?
Velvet Tuberose projects furthest (Velvet Tuberose 63/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby and Velvet Tuberose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Jasmine.
Is Ruby or Velvet Tuberose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Tuberose is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby and Velvet Tuberose?
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. Velvet Tuberose has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, Juicy Apricot and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, Indian Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Spices and Musk.
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