Fragrance comparison

RubyLips vs Vocalise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 633 ratings analysed

RubyLips

Salvador Dali · 2004

3.51344 votes

Rank #34,311 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Vocalise

Shiseido

3.97289 votes

Rank #29,991 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vocalise takes 6 of 7 categories.

RubyLips
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Vocalise
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

RubyLips1/7

Vocalise6/7

Ratings & consensus: Vocalise
Community sentiment: Vocalise
Longevity: Vocalise
Sillage & projection: Vocalise
Value for money: RubyLips
Versatility: Vocalise
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vocalise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubyLipsSalvador Dali

VocaliseShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 344 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 30%Had 46%Want 24%

Category winnerVocaliseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

344 votes

31%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

289 votes

Category winnerVocaliseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVocalise

SillageVocalise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRubyLipsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red CurrantYuzuApple

Heart

RoseOrchidWater Lily

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodHoneyLemon Tree

Top

PeachFruity NotesOrchidGreen NotesBlack CurrantNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyRed CurrantJapanese CypressYuzuJasmine

Base

HeliotropeVanillaMuskSandalwoodCedarPepper

InformationalShared notesRed Currant, Yuzu, Rose 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer58

Fall70

Winter37

Day100

Night40

Category winnerVocaliseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women90

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,311

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched2004

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,991

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVocaliseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RubyLips by Salvador Dali delivers a bright, refreshing splash of tart red currant, crisp green apple, and zesty yuzu citrus right out of the nozzle. The opening feels crisp and mouthwatering, like an ice-cold glass of berry lemonade on a sunny morning. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a soft floral hear…

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Shiseido Vocalise starts with a bright burst of sweet peach and green notes, immediately establishing a soft, dew-kissed floral character. As the fragrance warms on the skin, a delicate orchid and black currant blend emerges, adding a subtle tartness to the initial sweetness. This composition eventually settles into a…

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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, RubyLips or Vocalise?

Vocalise takes 6 of 7 categories. RubyLips is rated 3.51/5 from 344 votes; Vocalise is rated 3.97/5 from 289 votes. Choose RubyLips for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vocalise for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RubyLips or Vocalise?

Vocalise lasts longest (Vocalise 67/100, RubyLips 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RubyLips or Vocalise?

Vocalise projects furthest (Vocalise 61/100, RubyLips 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RubyLips and Vocalise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Yuzu, Rose and Orchid.

Is RubyLips or Vocalise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vocalise is the stronger pick. For winter, RubyLips is the stronger pick. Vocalise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RubyLips and Vocalise?

RubyLips has top notes of Red Currant, Yuzu and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Honey and Lemon Tree. Vocalise has top notes of Peach, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Red Currant and Japanese Cypress, a base of Heliotrope, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.