Fragrance comparison

Ruby Oud vs Emerald Oud & Orchid

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ruby Oud

Bella Bellissima

4.673 votes

Rank #48,996 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Emerald Oud & Orchid

Sri London

4.001 votes

Rank #66,772 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Oud takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ruby Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Emerald Oud & Orchid
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ruby Oud2/3

Emerald Oud & Orchid0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby OudBella Bellissima

Emerald Oud & OrchidSri London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRuby Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red Chilli PepperSaffronHeliotrope

Heart

MyrhhTobaccoPatchouli Leaf

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanillaAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumMuskVetiver

Top

CardamomDavanaDried FruitsOlibanum

Heart

LabdanumClovesIncenseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMyrhhRoseSaffron

Base

AmberCedarCashmere WoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Myrhh, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRuby OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby Oud by Bella Bellissima offers a thick, resinous layer of saffron and red pepper that cuts through the winter cold. It quickly settles into a smoky tobacco and myrrh heart, anchored by a prominent agarwood base. This is a heavy, dark fragrance designed for chilly nights and formal settings rather than casual day …

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Emerald Oud & Orchid by Sri London blends warm amber, smoky olibanum, and sweet dried fruits with a rich backbone of smooth agarwood and cashmere wood. The opening hits with aromatic cardamom and herbal davana, creating an inviting, spiced warmth that feels like stepping into a cozy lounge on a chilly evening. As it s…

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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 Oud or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Ruby Oud takes 2 of 3 categories. Ruby Oud is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Emerald Oud & Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ruby Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Emerald Oud & Orchid for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Oud or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

They last about the same: Ruby Oud 60/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Oud or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Ruby Oud projects furthest (Ruby Oud 70/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Oud and Emerald Oud & Orchid smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Myrhh, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Ruby Oud or Emerald Oud & Orchid better for summer or winter?

Ruby Oud suits evening wear; Emerald Oud & Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Oud and Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Ruby Oud has top notes of Red Chilli Pepper, Saffron and Heliotrope, heart notes of Myrhh, Tobacco and Patchouli Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud). Emerald Oud & Orchid has top notes of Cardamom, Davana, Dried Fruits and Olibanum, heart notes of Labdanum, Cloves, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Musk.