Ruby vs Appear
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
RubyChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
AppearChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby3/7
Appear3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby
- Community sentiment
- Appear
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby
- Value for money
- Ruby
- Versatility
- Appear
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Appear
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubyWe PinkAppearHermeticaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.58/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%
3.47/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%
Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
59 votes
14%Love
45%Like
23%Ok
11%Dislike
8%Hate
66 votes
Category winnerAppearMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageRuby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity90%
cherry80%
powdery70%
vanilla60%
yellow floral50%
fruity100%
sweet91%
fresh83%
caramel74%
green65%
white floral56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
StrawberryCherryMandarin OrangePear
Heart
MimosaJasmineLily of the Valley
Base
VanillaCacao ButterSandalwoodCedar Leaves
Top
PearCassisMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
Green AppleJasmineGardeniaOrrisLily of the Valley
Base
CaramelPeachRaspberryVanillaMuskCedarTonkaAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer13
Fall88
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter30
Day100
Night26
Category winnerAppearMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,333
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerAppearHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRuby by We Pink opens with a loud burst of sweet strawberry and sour cherry, a combination that mimics a sugary fruit syrup before settling into a warm, powdery base. As it warms on the skin, the initial sharpness softens into a smooth blend of vanilla and rich cacao butter, grounded by a subtle hint of dry sandalwood…
Reviews →Hermetica Appear delivers a bright, juicy blend of orchard fruit and gentle sweetness designed for effortless daily wear. It opens with crisp green apple, ripe pear, and a splash of sunny mandarin orange, balanced by a faint kick of black pepper. As it warms on the skin, creamy jasmine, gardenia, and powdery orris roo…
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 Appear?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ruby is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Appear is rated 3.47/5 from 66 votes. Choose Ruby for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Appear for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruby or Appear?
They last about the same: Ruby 59/100, Appear 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ruby or Appear?
Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 50/100, Appear 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby and Appear smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley.
Is Ruby or Appear better for summer or winter?
For summer, Appear is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Ruby suits evening wear; Appear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby and Appear?
Ruby has top notes of Strawberry, Cherry, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Cacao Butter, Sandalwood and Cedar Leaves. Appear has top notes of Pear, Cassis, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Green Apple, Jasmine, Gardenia and Orris, a base of Caramel, Peach, Raspberry and Vanilla.
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