Fragrance comparison

Ruby Candlelight vs Rubis Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ruby Candlelight

DSH Perfumes

4.258 votes

Rank #41,909 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Rubis Rose

DSH Perfumes

4.0018 votes

Rank #51,926 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Candlelight takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ruby Candlelight
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rubis Rose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ruby Candlelight4/5

Rubis Rose1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby CandlelightDSH Perfumes

Rubis RoseDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 62%

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

44%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRuby Candlelight

SillageRubis Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value13

Category winnerRuby CandlelightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

sweet83%

honey74%

beeswax65%

floral56%

rose100%

amber92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose, fruity and 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

Bulgarian RoseRoseRose OilTea RoseBlack TeaGreen TeaFruity NotesMyrrhRaspberryOlibanumOakmossAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerRuby CandlelightLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,909

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,926

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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Rubis Rose by DSH Perfumes presents a rich, multi-dimensional take on classic rose fragrances. Instead of a simple single-note stem, the scent layers Bulgarian rose, tea rose, and concentrated rose oil against a tart backdrop of raspberry and dark black tea. Crisp green leaves and pink pepper cut through the initial s…

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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 Rubis Rose?

Ruby Candlelight takes 4 of 5 categories. Ruby Candlelight is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Rubis Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Ruby Candlelight for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rubis Rose for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Candlelight or Rubis Rose?

Ruby Candlelight lasts longest (Ruby Candlelight 80/100, Rubis Rose 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Candlelight or Rubis Rose?

Rubis Rose projects furthest (Rubis Rose 75/100, Ruby Candlelight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Candlelight and Rubis Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose and Oakmoss.

Is Ruby Candlelight or Rubis Rose better for summer or winter?

Ruby Candlelight suits day or night wear; Rubis Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Candlelight and Rubis Rose?

Ruby Candlelight features Raspberry Leaf, Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Petals and Beeswax. Rubis Rose features Bulgarian Rose, Rose, Rose Oil, Tea Rose and Black Tea.