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Ruby Syrup vs Lucky Wish

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

Updated 208 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Syrup takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Ruby Syrup

    Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Lucky Wish

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Ruby Syrup4/5
Lucky Wish1/5
Ratings & consensus
Lucky Wish
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ruby Syrup
Sillage & projection
Ruby Syrup
Value for money
Ruby Syrup
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ruby Syrup

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ruby SyrupZara
Lucky WishAnna Sui
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%
3.91/ 5 · 176 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
Category winnerLucky WishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
50%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

31%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

176 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityRuby Syrup

SillageRuby Syrup

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value63
Category winnerRuby SyrupBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
honey100%
sweet83%
citrus65%
floral48%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
floral83%
sweet65%
woody48%
white floral30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pomelo
Heart
Orchid
Base
Honey
Top
Iced LemonTangerinePomelo
Heart
BambooFreesiaOrchidOrange Blossom
Base
MuskAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPomelo and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring27
Summer18
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
Men3
Unisex7
Women91
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#33,856

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRuby SyrupHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Ruby Syrup opens with a sharp burst of bitter pomelo before settling into a warm orchid and honey blend. It offers a sweet, approachable style for casual wear. This fragrance works best for women who want an easy, daily scent that remains budget friendly.

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Lucky Wish by Anna Sui opens with a burst of iced lemon, pomelo, and tangerine. This citrus medley creates a cooling splash, which soon transitions into a soft heart of watery bamboo and fresh orange blossom. It behaves like a light summer breeze on skin, drying down to a faint, clean musk base. It suits teenagers or …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ruby Syrup or Lucky Wish?

Ruby Syrup takes 4 of 5 categories. Ruby Syrup is rated 3.73/5 from 32 votes; Lucky Wish is rated 3.91/5 from 176 votes. Choose Ruby Syrup for a honey and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lucky Wish for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Syrup or Lucky Wish?

Ruby Syrup lasts longest (Ruby Syrup 64/100, Lucky Wish 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Syrup or Lucky Wish?

Ruby Syrup projects furthest (Ruby Syrup 70/100, Lucky Wish 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Syrup and Lucky Wish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pomelo and Orchid.

Is Ruby Syrup or Lucky Wish better for summer or winter?

Ruby Syrup suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Syrup and Lucky Wish?

Ruby Syrup has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Honey. Lucky Wish has top notes of Iced Lemon, Tangerine and Pomelo, heart notes of Bamboo, Freesia, Orchid and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

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