Fragrance comparison

Ruby Rose vs Taraq

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Ruby Rose

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.5917 votes

Rank #44,840 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Taraq

nBitor

3.9154 votes

Rank #15,811 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taraq takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Taraq
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Ruby Rose1/5

Taraq4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

TaraqnBitor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

3.91/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 35%Had 15%Want 50%

Category winnerTaraqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

35%Like

35%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

44%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

9%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTaraq

SillageTaraq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRuby RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

leather69%

oud61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAmberDatesBlack CurrantAgarwood (Oud)Oriental notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsSaffronplum

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)DatesRoseLeather

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Amber, Dates and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day78

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men50

Unisex48

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,811

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTaraqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby Rose by Bait Al Bakhoor is a floral oriental fragrance centered on a bold rose heart. Launched in 2020, it offers a distinctive take on classic rose profiles. Its blend of fruity black currant and rich dates makes it a versatile pick for evening wear, providing a clean yet slightly sultry experience that stands o…

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Taraq by nBitor opens with a bold contrast of dark dried plum, sticky dates, and warm saffron. Created by perfumer Daniel Josier, the composition pairs sweet dried fruits with a supple leather accord and smooth agarwood. It settles into an oriental base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that warms up quietly on skin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ruby Rose or Taraq?

Taraq takes 4 of 5 categories. Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes; Taraq is rated 3.91/5 from 54 votes. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Taraq for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Rose or Taraq?

They last about the same: Taraq 74/100, Ruby Rose 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Rose or Taraq?

Taraq projects furthest (Taraq 63/100, Ruby Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Rose and Taraq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber, Dates and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Ruby Rose or Taraq better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ruby Rose and Taraq?

Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud). Taraq has top notes of Dried Fruits, Saffron and plum, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Dates, Rose and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.