Fragrance comparison

Ruby Horizon vs Magical Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Ruby Horizon

Zara

3.7021 votes

Rank #41,374 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Magical Rose

SCENTICKY.CO

5.002 votes

Rank #46,065 FreshAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magical Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ruby Horizon
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magical Rose
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ruby Horizon1/4

Magical Rose3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magical Rose
Sillage & projection: Magical Rose
Value for money: Magical Rose
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 HorizonZara

Magical RoseSCENTICKY.CO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 52%Had 4%Want 43%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMagical Rose

SillageMagical Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMagical RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

rose77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

CedarFrankincense

Top

AldehydesBulgarian RoseCitruses

Heart

FrankincenseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spicy Notes 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,065

PerfumerFazree Bakrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRuby HorizonHigher 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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Magical Rose by SCENTICKY.CO offers a crisp floral aldehydic profile suitable for daily wear. This modern composition balances Bulgarian rose with bright citruses, supported by a warm base of sandalwood and musk. It projects an easygoing character that fits well into a busy schedule, whether you are heading to a casua…

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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 Magical Rose?

Magical Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruby Horizon is rated 3.70/5 from 21 votes; Magical Rose is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ruby Horizon for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magical Rose for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Horizon or Magical Rose?

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

Which projects more, Ruby Horizon or Magical Rose?

Magical Rose projects furthest (Magical Rose 63/100, Ruby Horizon 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Horizon and Magical Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spicy Notes and Frankincense.

Is Ruby Horizon or Magical Rose better for summer or winter?

Ruby Horizon suits daytime wear; Magical Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Horizon and Magical Rose?

Ruby Horizon has top notes of Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Frankincense. Magical Rose has top notes of Aldehydes, Bulgarian Rose and Citruses, heart notes of Frankincense and Spicy Notes, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.