Ruby vs White Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby takes 3 of 5 categories.
RubyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
White OudChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ruby3/5
White Oud2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- White Oud
- Sillage & projection
- White Oud
- 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 LeiberWhite OudThomas KosmalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
3.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%
Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
23%Love
23%Like
23%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Oud
SillageWhite Oud
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%
rose92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
amber69%
musky61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral 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
White RoseGardeniaJasmine
Heart
PeonyOsmanthusMagnolia
Base
AmberMuskAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon Vanilla
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Gardenia, Magnolia 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
Spring14
Summer29
Fall100
Winter57
Day67
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#65,222
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 →White Oud opens as a soft floral oud built around rose, jasmine and gardenia, then settles into a musky amber vanilla base with a gentle powdery feel. Despite the name, the oud reads restrained rather than dark or animalic. It may suit someone who wants a polished floral oriental with a smoother, more wearable oud tou…
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 White Oud?
Ruby takes 3 of 5 categories. Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; White Oud is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose White Oud for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruby or White Oud?
White Oud lasts longest (White Oud 80/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruby or White Oud?
White Oud projects furthest (White Oud 67/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby and White Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Gardenia, Magnolia and Jasmine.
Is Ruby or White Oud better for summer or winter?
Ruby suits daytime wear; White Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby and White Oud?
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. White Oud has top notes of White Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Peony, Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Bourbon Vanilla.
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