Fragrance comparison

Ruby vs M'Ladys Grand Ball

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ruby

Junaid Jamshed

4.673 votes

Rank #52,689 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

M'Ladys Grand Ball

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #58,955 White FloralSweet

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'Ladys Grand Ball
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Best in spring.

Ruby1/2

M'Ladys Grand Ball0/2

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'Ladys Grand BallThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral, sweet and amber

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 VanillaOrange BlossomFloral bouquetTurkish RoseYlang-YlangHoneysuckleTonka BeanGardeniaJasmineCaramelVioletNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for M'Ladys Grand Ball, 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

Day–

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#58,955

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'Ladys Grand Ball by The Dua Brand is a luscious gourmand floral that pairs crisp orchard fruit with rich confectionary sweetness. It opens with juicy pear and bright neroli before plunging into a creamy garden of gardenia, honeysuckle, and orange blossom. As the initial floral bouquet settles, thick caramel, melted …

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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'Ladys Grand Ball?

Ruby takes 1 of 2 categories. Ruby is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; M'Ladys Grand Ball is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ruby for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose M'Ladys Grand Ball for a white floral and sweet character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or M'Ladys Grand Ball?

They last about the same: Ruby 60/100, M'Ladys Grand Ball 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Ruby and M'Ladys Grand Ball smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Ruby or M'Ladys Grand Ball better for summer or winter?

Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and M'Ladys Grand Ball?

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'Ladys Grand Ball features Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Floral bouquet, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang.