Fragrance comparison

Ryukyu vs Eau d'Ipanema

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 167 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ryukyu

Auphorie

4.1250 votes

Rank #14,916 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Eau d'Ipanema

What We Do Is Secret

3.64117 votes

Rank #12,242 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ryukyu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ryukyu
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau d'Ipanema
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Ryukyu4/7

Eau d'Ipanema3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ryukyu
Community sentiment: Ryukyu
Longevity: Ryukyu
Sillage & projection: Ryukyu
Value for money: Eau d'Ipanema
Versatility: Eau d'Ipanema
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau d'Ipanema

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RyukyuAuphorie

Eau d'IpanemaWhat We Do Is Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.64/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerRyukyuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

31%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerRyukyuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRyukyu

SillageRyukyu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value43

Category winnerEau d'IpanemaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

floral77%

marine69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

fruity90%

tropical80%

white floral70%

vanilla60%

floral50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ShiikuwashaPineappleRoselleMango

Heart

Brown sugarJasmine TeaPlumeriaHibiscus

Base

Coral LimestoneGajumaru BanyanMuskSea SaltTropical FruitsSea Notes

Top

MangoPineappleRed BerriesBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

FreesiaJasmineWater NotesOrange BlossomNeroli

Base

Whipped CreamVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mango and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall28

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Spring73

Summer100

Fall35

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau d'IpanemaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,916

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#12,242

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerEau d'IpanemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ryukyu by Auphorie is a tropical explosion capturing the spirit of Okinawa. The scent opens with a sharp, tangy blast of Shiikuwasha and pineapple before settling into a sweet heart of jasmine tea and brown sugar. It feels like a sunny day at the beach in high summer, projecting a lively, fruity, and marine profile th…

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Eau d'Ipanema is a tropical fruity scent built around mango, pineapple and soft creaminess. On skin it usually opens juicy and bright, then shifts into a smoother mix of white florals, vanilla and musk, with some wearers picking up a salty, slightly earthy twist. It suits warm weather best and reads more playful than …

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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, Ryukyu or Eau d'Ipanema?

Ryukyu takes 4 of 7 categories. Ryukyu is rated 4.12/5 from 50 votes; Eau d'Ipanema is rated 3.64/5 from 117 votes. Choose Ryukyu for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau d'Ipanema for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Ryukyu or Eau d'Ipanema?

Ryukyu lasts longest (Ryukyu 79/100, Eau d'Ipanema 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ryukyu or Eau d'Ipanema?

Ryukyu projects furthest (Ryukyu 76/100, Eau d'Ipanema 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ryukyu and Eau d'Ipanema smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mango and Musk.

Is Ryukyu or Eau d'Ipanema better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ryukyu and Eau d'Ipanema?

Ryukyu has top notes of Shiikuwasha, Pineapple, Roselle and Mango, heart notes of Brown sugar, Jasmine Tea, Plumeria and Hibiscus, a base of Coral Limestone, Gajumaru Banyan, Musk and Sea Salt. Eau d'Ipanema has top notes of Mango, Pineapple, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Water Notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Whipped Cream, Vanilla and Musk.