Fragrance comparison

Ruby vs PAOLO 01

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ruby

We Pink

3.5859 votes

Rank #36,531 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

PAOLO 01

Synonyme

3.2715 votes

Rank #67,987 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
PAOLO 01
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ruby3/5

PAOLO 012/5

Ratings & consensus: Ruby
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: PAOLO 01
Sillage & projection: PAOLO 01
Value for money: Ruby
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

RubyWe Pink

PAOLO 01Synonyme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

3.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

10%Hate

59 votes

27%Love

27%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

27%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityPAOLO 01

SillagePAOLO 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value70

Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity90%

cherry80%

powdery70%

vanilla60%

yellow floral50%

musky100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

StrawberryCherryMandarin OrangePear

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily of the Valley

Base

VanillaCacao ButterSandalwoodCedar Leaves

Top

PearPassionfruitSandStrawberryPeach

Heart

Lily of the Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Pear, Lily of the Valley and 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

Spring58

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex18

Women75

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby 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…

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PAOLO 01 by Synonyme opens with a vibrant burst of passionfruit and pear, quickly followed by a textured sand accord that feels dry and earthy. It settles into a base of warm musk and smooth sandalwood. This unisex extrait de parfum works well for those who want a fruity profile that avoids being overly sugary, offeri…

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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 PAOLO 01?

Ruby takes 3 of 5 categories. Ruby is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; PAOLO 01 is rated 3.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ruby for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose PAOLO 01 for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or PAOLO 01?

PAOLO 01 lasts longest (PAOLO 01 67/100, Ruby 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby or PAOLO 01?

PAOLO 01 projects furthest (PAOLO 01 65/100, Ruby 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby and PAOLO 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Pear, Lily of the Valley and Vanilla.

Is Ruby or PAOLO 01 better for summer or winter?

Ruby suits evening wear; PAOLO 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and PAOLO 01?

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. PAOLO 01 has top notes of Pear, Passionfruit, Sand and Strawberry, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.