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Ruby Essence vs Cristal Rouge

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Essence takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Ruby Essence

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Cristal Rouge

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ruby Essence3/4
Cristal Rouge1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ruby Essence
Sillage & projection
Ruby Essence
Value for money
Cristal Rouge
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ruby Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ruby EssenceScentido
Cristal RougeMaison Viegas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
3.67/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 45%Had 18%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love
13%Like
27%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityRuby Essence

SillageRuby Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value73
Category winnerCristal RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
amber100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
sweet70%
fresh60%
white floral50%
Scent match77%Very similar · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronJasmine
Heart
AmberwoodAmbergrisHedione
Base
CedarSugarOakmossBalsam Fir
Top15 to 30 minutes
SaffronJasmine
Heart2 to 4 hours
AmberwoodAmbergrisHedione
Base6 to 10 hours
AmbroxanFir ResinSugarCedarOakmoss
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Cristal Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring63
Summer13
Fall88
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men8
Unisex69
Women23
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRuby EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby Essence by Scentido offers a striking blend of saffron and jasmine. The heart features amberwood and ambergris for added depth. A foundation of cedar, sugar, and balsam fir anchors the scent. It works well for those seeking a modern, noticeable presence that functions across many casual and semi-formal settings t…

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Cristal Rouge by Maison Viegas is a rich oriental floral fragrance that balances warm spice with crystalline sweetness. The scent opens with a distinct combination of warm saffron and airy jasmine, immediately creating a glowing, textured introduction. As the profile settles, dry amberwood, ambergris, and radiant hedi…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ruby Essence or Cristal Rouge?

Ruby Essence takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruby Essence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cristal Rouge is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ruby Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cristal Rouge for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Essence or Cristal Rouge?

Ruby Essence lasts longest (Ruby Essence 90/100, Cristal Rouge 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Essence or Cristal Rouge?

Ruby Essence projects furthest (Ruby Essence 100/100, Cristal Rouge 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Essence and Cristal Rouge smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Ambergris.

Is Ruby Essence or Cristal Rouge better for summer or winter?

Ruby Essence suits evening wear; Cristal Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Essence and Cristal Rouge?

Ruby Essence has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Hedione, a base of Cedar, Sugar, Oakmoss and Balsam Fir. Cristal Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Hedione, a base of Ambroxan, Fir Resin, Sugar and Cedar.

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