Fragrance comparison

Ruby Syrup vs Sophia Violet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ruby Syrup

Zara

3.7332 votes

Rank #18,794 HoneySweet

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Sophia Violet

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.176 votes

Rank #40,964 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Syrup takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ruby Syrup
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sophia Violet
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ruby Syrup3/4

Sophia Violet1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruby Syrup
Sillage & projection: Sophia Violet
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

Sophia VioletAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRuby Syrup

SillageSophia Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value69

Category winnerRuby SyrupBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fresh spicy30%

powdery100%

violet90%

green80%

floral70%

white floral60%

musky50%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pomelo

Heart

Orchid

Base

Honey

Top

Green NotesPomelo

Heart

OrchidJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VioletMuskAmber

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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Sophia Violet is a green, powdery floral that opens with a crisp, slightly bitter citrus lift (pomelo) over fresh green notes. The heart turns soft and bright with jasmine, orchid and lily of the valley, then settles into violet, musk and amber for a clean, cosmetic powder finish. Some wearers note a newer version fee…

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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 Sophia Violet?

Ruby Syrup takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruby Syrup is rated 3.73/5 from 32 votes; Sophia Violet is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ruby Syrup for a honey and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sophia Violet for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Syrup or Sophia Violet?

Ruby Syrup lasts longest (Ruby Syrup 64/100, Sophia Violet 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Syrup or Sophia Violet?

Sophia Violet projects furthest (Sophia Violet 75/100, Ruby Syrup 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Syrup and Sophia Violet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Pomelo and Orchid.

Is Ruby Syrup or Sophia Violet better for summer or winter?

Ruby Syrup suits daytime wear; Sophia Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Syrup and Sophia Violet?

Ruby Syrup has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Honey. Sophia Violet has top notes of Green Notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Violet, Musk and Amber.