Fragrance comparison

Ruby Syrup vs Santal Rouge

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Ruby Syrup

Zara

3.7332 votes

Rank #18,794 HoneySweet

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22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Santal Rouge

Amberfig

4.3318 votes

Rank #43,567 WineCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Santal Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ruby Syrup
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Santal Rouge
Choose it for a wine and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ruby Syrup2/5

Santal Rouge3/5

Ratings & consensus: Santal Rouge
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Santal Rouge
Sillage & projection: Santal Rouge
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

Santal RougeAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%

4.33/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerSantal RougeRating 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

72%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySantal Rouge

SillageSantal Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value40

Category winnerRuby SyrupBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fresh spicy30%

wine100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pomelo

Heart

Orchid

Base

Honey

Top

Red WineBlood OrangePomeloPear

Heart

Bourbon GeraniumRoseAgarwood (Oud)Red CedarHoney

Base

SandalwoodAmberOakmossAmyrisVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPomelo and Honey. 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

Summer50

Fall88

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#43,567

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

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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Santal Rouge by Amberfig is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Santal Rouge was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Red Wine, Blood Orange, Pomelo and Pear; middle notes are Bourbon Geranium, Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Red Cedar and Honey; base notes are Sandalwood, …

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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 Syrup or Santal Rouge?

Santal Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Ruby Syrup is rated 3.73/5 from 32 votes; Santal Rouge is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes. Choose Ruby Syrup for a honey and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Santal Rouge for a wine and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Syrup or Santal Rouge?

Santal Rouge lasts longest (Santal Rouge 89/100, Ruby Syrup 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Syrup or Santal Rouge?

Santal Rouge projects furthest (Santal Rouge 85/100, Ruby Syrup 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Syrup and Santal Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pomelo and Honey.

Is Ruby Syrup or Santal Rouge better for summer or winter?

Ruby Syrup suits daytime wear; Santal Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Syrup and Santal Rouge?

Ruby Syrup has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Honey. Santal Rouge has top notes of Red Wine, Blood Orange, Pomelo and Pear, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Red Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Amyris.