Ruby Horizon vs Higher Self
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby Horizon takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ruby HorizonChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Higher SelfChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ruby Horizon3/4
Higher Self1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruby Horizon
- Sillage & projection
- Higher Self
- Value for money
- Ruby Horizon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby Horizon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ruby HorizonZaraHigher SelfTOBBAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 52%Had 4%Want 43%
3.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
38%Like
38%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
43%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
29%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby Horizon
SillageHigher Self
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRuby HorizonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber86%
citrus72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
fresh30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
earthy77%
green69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitrusesSpicy Notes
Heart
Woody Notes
Base
CedarFrankincense
Notes
LavenderVetiverGreen NotesCitrusesJasmineFrankincensePatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCitruses and Frankincense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,374
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#63,043
PerfumerJasper Li
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRuby HorizonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRuby 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.
Reviews →Higher Self by TOBBA opens with a bright burst of citruses and green notes, introducing a clean, outdoor freshness right away. As it rests on the skin, the herbal quality of lavender takes over, grounded by earthy patchouli and a touch of frankincense. It is a quiet, dry, and slightly smoky aromatic blend. We recommen…
Reviews →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 Higher Self?
Ruby Horizon takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruby Horizon is rated 3.70/5 from 21 votes; Higher Self is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ruby Horizon for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Higher Self for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ruby Horizon or Higher Self?
Ruby Horizon lasts longest (Ruby Horizon 55/100, Higher Self 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruby Horizon or Higher Self?
Higher Self projects furthest (Higher Self 50/100, Ruby Horizon 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby Horizon and Higher Self smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses and Frankincense.
Is Ruby Horizon or Higher Self better for summer or winter?
Ruby Horizon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby Horizon and Higher Self?
Ruby Horizon has top notes of Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Frankincense. Higher Self features Lavender, Vetiver, Green Notes, Citruses and Jasmine.
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