Fragrance comparison

Ruby Horizon vs Cathedralis

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Ruby Horizon

Zara

3.7021 votes

Rank #41,374 WoodyAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cathedralis

Spirituscents

4.899 votes

Rank #39,203 AmberSmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cathedralis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ruby Horizon
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cathedralis
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ruby Horizon1/4

Cathedralis3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby HorizonZara

CathedralisSpirituscents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 52%Had 4%Want 43%

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityCathedralis

SillageCathedralis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRuby HorizonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

amber100%

smoky91%

warm spicy83%

balsamic74%

vanilla65%

citrus56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

CedarFrankincense

Notes

IncenseMyrrhVanillaCitrusesFrankincenseFloral NotesSmokeSpicy NotesCedarWoody NotesAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spicy Notes, Woody Notes and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,203

PerfumerMorris T.H.

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCathedralisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby Horizon by Zara brings a straightforward, clean woodiness to the table. It balances sharp citrus with dry cedar and frankincense, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear in mild weather.

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Spirituscents Cathedralis captures the warm, comforting scent of polished cedar pews, cold stone, and smoldering resin inside an old chapel. It opens with a bright splash of citruses and peppery spices that quickly settles into rich frankincense, dark myrrh, and subtle floral notes. As the scent warms on your skin, a …

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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 Horizon or Cathedralis?

Cathedralis takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruby Horizon is rated 3.70/5 from 21 votes; Cathedralis is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ruby Horizon for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cathedralis for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Horizon or Cathedralis?

Cathedralis lasts longest (Cathedralis 80/100, Ruby Horizon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Horizon or Cathedralis?

Cathedralis projects furthest (Cathedralis 75/100, Ruby Horizon 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Horizon and Cathedralis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spicy Notes, Woody Notes and Cedar.

Is Ruby Horizon or Cathedralis better for summer or winter?

Ruby Horizon suits daytime wear; Cathedralis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Horizon and Cathedralis?

Ruby Horizon has top notes of Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Frankincense. Cathedralis features Incense, Myrrh, Vanilla, Citruses and Frankincense.