Fragrance comparison

Ruby Rush vs So Sweet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 297 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ruby Rush

Paris Hilton

4.06277 votes

Rank #7,221 FloralSweet

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57%scent match

Closely related

So Sweet

Madonna UK

2.4020 votes

Rank #25,365 FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Rush takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ruby Rush
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
So Sweet
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ruby Rush3/5

So Sweet2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ruby Rush
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruby Rush
Sillage & projection: So Sweet
Value for money: So Sweet
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 Hilton

So SweetMadonna UK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 277 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

2.40/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerRuby RushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

277 votes

20%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

50%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityRuby Rush

SillageSo Sweet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSo SweetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet90%

vanilla80%

cherry70%

powdery60%

musky50%

floral100%

vanilla90%

fresh80%

sweet70%

rose60%

powdery50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CherryHibiscusWhipped Cream

Heart2 to 3 hours

Raspberry BloomDahliaWater Lily

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

RaspberryApricot Blossom

Heart

PeonyHibiscusWater Lily

Base

VanillaMuskViolet

InformationalShared notesHibiscus, Water Lily, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Ruby Rush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall93

Winter78

Day100

Night65

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women90

Men6

Unisex29

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews78

Overall rank#25,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRuby RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby 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…

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Madonna UK's So Sweet offers a sweet, fruity breeze tailored for casual wear. A bright opening of raspberry and apricot blossom makes way for a clean peony heart. As it settles, musk and vanilla ground the base, keeping it lightweight on skin. It is an uncomplicated choice for daytime errands in mild spring weather.

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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 Rush or So Sweet?

Ruby Rush takes 3 of 5 categories. Ruby Rush is rated 4.06/5 from 277 votes; So Sweet is rated 2.40/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ruby Rush for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose So Sweet for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Rush or So Sweet?

Ruby Rush lasts longest (Ruby Rush 57/100, So Sweet 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Rush or So Sweet?

Projection is very close: So Sweet 52/100, Ruby Rush 50/100 for sillage.

Do Ruby Rush and So Sweet smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Hibiscus, Water Lily, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Ruby Rush or So Sweet better for summer or winter?

Ruby Rush suits daytime wear; So Sweet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Rush and So Sweet?

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. So Sweet has top notes of Raspberry and Apricot Blossom, heart notes of Peony, Hibiscus and Water Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Violet.