Fragrance comparison

Ruby Candlelight vs Raisin d'Etre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Ruby Candlelight

DSH Perfumes

4.258 votes

Rank #41,909 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Raisin d'Etre

DSH Perfumes

4.003 votes

Rank #61,923 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raisin d'Etre takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ruby Candlelight
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Raisin d'Etre
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ruby Candlelight1/5

Raisin d'Etre4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Raisin d'Etre
Sillage & projection: Raisin d'Etre
Value for money: Raisin d'Etre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Raisin d'Etre
Fragranxe ranking: Ruby Candlelight

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby CandlelightDSH Perfumes

Raisin d'EtreDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 12%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaisin d'Etre

SillageRaisin d'Etre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRaisin d'EtreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

sweet83%

honey74%

beeswax65%

floral56%

amber100%

vanilla88%

woody77%

sweet65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Raspberry LeafRaspberryBulgarian RoseRose PetalsBeeswaxBlackberry leafAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Australian SandalwoodCassisHoneyOakmossBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Bourbon VanillaLabdanumSiam BenzoinVanillaOakmossCastoreumBeeswaxTobaccoTonka BeanBlack TeaBulgarian RoseSugar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerRaisin d'EtreLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,909

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,923

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRuby CandlelightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby Candlelight by DSH Perfumes centers on a lush combination of tart fruit, dark floral tones, and warm hive wax. Created by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz as a 2021 holiday release, it pairs sweet raspberry, blackberry leaf, and cassis with Bulgarian rose and velvety rose petals. A rich layer of French beeswax and golden hon…

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Raisin d'Etre by DSH Perfumes presents an artisanal study in dark fruit and smoky resin. The scent opens with a pronounced raisin accord soaked in red wine, balanced by dry black tea and warm spices. As it settles, honeyed French beeswax and rich tobacco emerge alongside velvety Bulgarian rose, rose de Mai, and powder…

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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 Candlelight or Raisin d'Etre?

Raisin d'Etre takes 4 of 5 categories. Ruby Candlelight is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Raisin d'Etre is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ruby Candlelight for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Raisin d'Etre for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Candlelight or Raisin d'Etre?

Raisin d'Etre lasts longest (Raisin d'Etre 87/100, Ruby Candlelight 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Candlelight or Raisin d'Etre?

Raisin d'Etre projects furthest (Raisin d'Etre 58/100, Ruby Candlelight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Candlelight and Raisin d'Etre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Beeswax and Oakmoss.

Is Ruby Candlelight or Raisin d'Etre better for summer or winter?

Ruby Candlelight suits day or night wear; Raisin d'Etre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Candlelight and Raisin d'Etre?

Ruby Candlelight features Raspberry Leaf, Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Petals and Beeswax. Raisin d'Etre features Bourbon Vanilla, Labdanum, Siam Benzoin, Vanilla and Oakmoss.