Ruby Rush vs Kikyo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby Rush takes 4 of 5 categories.
Ruby RushChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
KikyoChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby Rush4/5
Kikyo1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby Rush
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruby Rush
- Sillage & projection
- Kikyo
- Value for money
- Ruby Rush
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby Rush
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ruby RushParis HiltonKikyoWild Drops ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 277 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
3.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%
Category winnerRuby RushRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
277 votes
20%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuby Rush
SillageKikyo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRuby RushBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
sweet90%
vanilla80%
cherry70%
powdery60%
musky50%
floral100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
herbal61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CherryHibiscusWhipped Cream
Heart2 to 3 hours
Raspberry BloomDahliaWater Lily
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
Whipped CreamAppleChampagneLitchi
Heart
ChrysanthemumWater LilyLotusPeony
Base
MuskJapanese Cherry BlossomIrisVioletMossHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesWhipped Cream, Water Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for Ruby Rush, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall93
Winter78
Day100
Night65
Spring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
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#7,221
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews78
Overall rank#64,478
PerfumerAnna Nikishina
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerRuby RushHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRuby Rush by Paris Hilton is a floral fruity Eau de Parfum that opens with a distinct splash of sweet red cherry, tart hibiscus, and soft whipped cream. Rather than leaning into heavy, dark liqueur, the scent presents a bright, airy sweetness that immediately feels playful and approachable. As the opening settles, mid…
Reviews →Kikyo opens with a crisp, slightly tart apple effect, then settles into peony, lotus, and a cool watery floral heart. It reads airy, fresh, and spring-like, with a soft sweet edge from whipped cream and litchi rather than heavy gourmand weight. This is the kind of scent that may suit someone who wants delicate florals…
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 Rush or Kikyo?
Ruby Rush takes 4 of 5 categories. Ruby Rush is rated 4.06/5 from 277 votes; Kikyo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ruby Rush for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kikyo for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruby Rush or Kikyo?
Ruby Rush lasts longest (Ruby Rush 57/100, Kikyo 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruby Rush or Kikyo?
Kikyo projects furthest (Kikyo 56/100, Ruby Rush 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby Rush and Kikyo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Whipped Cream, Water Lily and Musk.
Is Ruby Rush or Kikyo better for summer or winter?
Ruby Rush suits daytime wear; Kikyo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby Rush and Kikyo?
Ruby Rush has top notes of Cherry, Hibiscus and Whipped Cream, heart notes of Raspberry Bloom, Dahlia and Water Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Kikyo has top notes of Whipped Cream, Apple, Champagne and Litchi, heart notes of Chrysanthemum, Water Lily, Lotus and Peony, a base of Musk, Japanese Cherry Blossom, Iris and Violet.
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