Fragrance comparison

Ruby vs Tempo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 112 ratings analysed

Ruby

We Pink

3.5859 votes

Rank #36,531 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tempo

City Rhythm

4.4953 votes

Rank #5,605 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tempo
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ruby1/7

Tempo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubyWe Pink

TempoCity Rhythm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

4.49/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

Category winnerTempoRating 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

75%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerTempoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTempo

SillageTempo

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%

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LimettaBergamotPearStrawberrySugar

Heart3 to 5 hours

IncensePepperLily of the ValleyJasmineTonkaRose

Base6 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmossVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Pear, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Tempo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring76

Summer44

Fall88

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerTempoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex18

Women75

Men45

Unisex47

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerTempoHigher 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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Tempo by City Rhythm is a sweet and woody unisex fragrance built around a bright burst of fruit and a rich, resinous foundation. The opening makes an immediate impression with zesty limetta and crisp bergamot layered over ripe strawberry, juicy pear, and crystalline sugar. As the citrus sparkle settles, a contrasting …

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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 Tempo?

Tempo takes 6 of 7 categories. Ruby is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Tempo is rated 4.49/5 from 53 votes. Choose Ruby for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tempo for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby or Tempo?

Tempo lasts longest (Tempo 85/100, Ruby 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby or Tempo?

Tempo projects furthest (Tempo 74/100, Ruby 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby and Tempo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Pear, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley.

Is Ruby or Tempo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempo is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruby is the stronger pick. Ruby suits evening wear; Tempo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby and Tempo?

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. Tempo has top notes of Limetta, Bergamot, Pear and Strawberry, heart notes of Incense, Pepper, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Vanilla and Oakmoss.