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Ruby Essence vs Mad Rouge

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

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Ruby Essence

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

  • Mad Rouge

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ruby Essence2/4
Mad Rouge2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ruby Essence
Sillage & projection
Ruby Essence
Value for money
Mad Rouge
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mad Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ruby EssenceScentido
Mad RougeMad Parfumeur
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%
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

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityRuby Essence

SillageRuby Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMad RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
woody100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
amber69%
mossy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronJasmine
Heart
AmberwoodAmbergrisHedione
Base
CedarSugarOakmossBalsam Fir
Top
Balsam FirOrangeVelvet
Heart
SaffronJasmineCedar
Base
OakmossAmberSugar
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Cedar and Sugar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMad RougeHigher 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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Mad Rouge by Mad Parfumeur opens with a sharp burst of citrusy orange paired with piney balsam fir and plush velvet flower. That initial green contrast settles quickly into a heart dominated by luminous jasmine, medicinal saffron, and dry cedar wood. As the fragrance matures on skin, earthy oakmoss and golden amber f…

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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

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ruby Essence or Mad Rouge?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ruby Essence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mad Rouge is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ruby Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mad Rouge for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Essence or Mad Rouge?

Ruby Essence lasts longest (Ruby Essence 90/100, Mad Rouge 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Essence or Mad Rouge?

Ruby Essence projects furthest (Ruby Essence 100/100, Mad Rouge 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Essence and Mad Rouge smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Cedar and Sugar.

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

Ruby Essence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Essence and Mad 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. Mad Rouge has top notes of Balsam Fir, Orange and Velvet, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Sugar.

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