Fragrance comparison

Ruby vs Paradis Exotique

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Ruby

Junaid Jamshed

4.673 votes

Rank #52,689 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Paradis Exotique

Navitus Parfums

3.7232 votes

Rank #24,463 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradis Exotique takes 2 of 2 categories.

Ruby
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Paradis Exotique
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ruby0/2

Paradis Exotique2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubyJunaid Jamshed

Paradis ExotiqueNavitus Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.72/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%

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

38%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityParadis Exotique

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody 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

Sicilian MandarinGrapefruitCalabrian bergamotIndian Ginger

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacOrchidTurkish Rose

Base

Tonka BeanVirginian CedarMadagascar VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Madagascar Vanilla. 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

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men38

Unisex43

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,463

PerfumerOlaf Larsen

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerParadis ExotiqueHigher 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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Paradis Exotique by Navitus Parfums pairs bright citrus with soft woody warmth. Sicilian mandarin, grapefruit, and Indian ginger create a tart opening that instantly cuts through summer heat. As the initial splash quiets down, ylang-ylang and Jasmine Sambac blend into a creamy base of Madagascar vanilla and Virginian …

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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 Paradis Exotique?

Paradis Exotique takes 2 of 2 categories. Ruby is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Paradis Exotique is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ruby for a musky and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Paradis Exotique for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or Paradis Exotique?

They last about the same: Paradis Exotique 62/100, Ruby 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Ruby and Paradis Exotique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Ruby or Paradis Exotique better for summer or winter?

Ruby suits evening wear; Paradis Exotique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and Paradis Exotique?

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. Paradis Exotique has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, Grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Indian Ginger, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid and Turkish Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Virginian Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.