Fragrance comparison

Ruby vs M'Lady's Desire II

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ruby

Junaid Jamshed

4.673 votes

Rank #52,689 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

M'Lady's Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #67,820 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 1 of 2 categories.

Ruby
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
M'Lady's Desire II
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ruby1/2

M'Lady's Desire II0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

RubyJunaid Jamshed

M'Lady's Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

cacao84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCacaoTurkish RoseToffeeMuskOrange BlossomYlang-YlangViolet LeafPineappleNeroliCedarTonka

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for M'Lady's Desire II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubyHigher 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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M'Lady's Desire II by The Dua Brand opens with a splash of ripe mango, crisp pear, and tropical guava that smells like fresh fruit salad drizzled in warm honey. As the bright fruit settles, a garden of orange blossom and Turkish rose emerges, keeping the sweetness balanced and plush. The base deepens into rich cacao, …

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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 M'Lady's Desire II?

Ruby takes 1 of 2 categories. Ruby is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; M'Lady's Desire II is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ruby for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose M'Lady's Desire II for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or M'Lady's Desire II?

They last about the same: Ruby 60/100, M'Lady's Desire II 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Ruby and M'Lady's Desire II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Ruby or M'Lady's Desire II better for summer or winter?

Ruby suits evening wear; M'Lady's Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and M'Lady's Desire II?

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. M'Lady's Desire II features Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, Turkish Rose, Toffee and Musk.