Fragrance comparison

Ruby Rose vs Velvet Date

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ruby Rose

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.5917 votes

Rank #44,840 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Date

Maison Rebatchi

3.4527 votes

Rank #22,356 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Velvet Date
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ruby Rose4/5

Velvet Date1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

Velvet DateMaison Rebatchi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

3.45/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerRuby RoseRating 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

27%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRuby Rose

SillageRuby Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value54

Category winnerRuby RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

oud84%

white floral77%

honey69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, amber 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

CitrusesPink Pepper

Heart

SaffronRoseDavana

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White TobaccoHoneyAmberDatesTonka

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

Spring0

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men31

Unisex44

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,356

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVelvet DateHigher 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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Velvet Date by Maison Rebatchi is a compelling unisex fragrance that centers on the rich, honeyed sweetness of date fruit. It weaves together citruses, pink pepper, and a distinctive oud foundation. Designed for those seeking a warm, textured scent profile, it excels during cool autumn evenings when its resinous, ambe…

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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 Velvet Date?

Ruby Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes; Velvet Date is rated 3.45/5 from 27 votes. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Velvet Date for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Rose or Velvet Date?

Ruby Rose lasts longest (Ruby Rose 72/100, Velvet Date 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Rose or Velvet Date?

Projection is very close: Ruby Rose 56/100, Velvet Date 54/100 for sillage.

Do Ruby Rose and Velvet Date smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber, Dates and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Ruby Rose or Velvet Date better for summer or winter?

Ruby Rose suits evening wear; Velvet Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Rose and Velvet Date?

Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud). Velvet Date has top notes of Citruses and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Saffron, Rose and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Tobacco, Honey and Amber.