Fragrance comparison

Ruby vs Citrus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

Ruby

Junaid Jamshed

4.673 votes

Rank #52,689 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Citrus

L'Erbolario

3.96131 votes

Rank #15,574 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Ruby
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ruby1/2

Citrus1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruby
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubyJunaid Jamshed

CitrusL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.96/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fruity83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

green30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PearGrapefruit

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang-YlangDried PlumPlum

Base

AmberPatchouliMuskMadagascar VanillaCashmere Wood

Top

Pink GrapefruitGrapefruitBlood OrangeLimeYellow MandarinYuzuBuchu or AgathosmaOrange Blossom

Heart

GalbanumPineappleYlang-YlangPearGardeniaPlumRed ApplePeach

Base

CassisLemon LeafPalisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesPear, Grapefruit, Ylang-Ylang and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby by Junaid Jamshed presents a warm, floral-woody character built around Turkish rose and sweet plum. Launched in 2014, this feminine scent centers on a rich, musky heart that feels grounded and cozy. It suits daily wear during the cooler autumn months, offering a reliable, pleasant presence that sits close to the …

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L'Erbolario Citrus opens with an energetic spray of pink grapefruit, tart lime, and bitter yellow mandarin. The initial citrus burst feels immediately crisp, capturing the zest of freshly peeled citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp opening settles, a green heart of galbanum and blackcurrant cassis brings a dr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ruby or Citrus?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Ruby is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Citrus is rated 3.96/5 from 131 votes. Choose Ruby for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Citrus for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or Citrus?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 60/100, Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby and Citrus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Grapefruit, Ylang-Ylang and Plum.

Is Ruby or Citrus better for summer or winter?

Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and Citrus?

Ruby has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Dried Plum and Plum, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Citrus has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Grapefruit, Blood Orange and Lime, heart notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, a base of Cassis, Lemon Leaf and Palisander Rosewood.