Fragrance comparison

Samah Ruby vs Syn.cherry

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Samah Ruby

Riiffs Perfumes

4.673 votes

Rank #50,004 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Syn.cherry

Scentologia

3.3019 votes

Rank #56,675 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samah Ruby takes 4 of 4 categories.

Samah Ruby
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Syn.cherry
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Samah Ruby4/4

Syn.cherry0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samah RubyRiiffs Perfumes

Syn.cherryScentologia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.30/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

29%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevitySamah Ruby

SillageSamah Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSamah RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

violet77%

sweet69%

musky61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeBlackcurrantSweet NotesSaffron

Heart

JasmineViolet

Base

MuskAmberCashmeranMoss

Top

RaspberryCherryPearBlackcurrant

Heart

VioletPalisander RosewoodMangoRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVanillaCaramelMossCedarwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Jasmine, Violet 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,675

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSamah RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samah Ruby opens bright and sweet, with bergamot, orange, blackcurrant and a saffron accent that gives the fruity top a lightly spiced edge. As it settles, jasmine and violet pull it toward a soft powdery floral style. The dry-down looks smoother than dense, with musk, amber, cashmeran and moss adding warmth and a cle…

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Syn.cherry by Scentologia offers a bold fruit-forward opening dominated by ripe cherry and bright blackcurrant. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a cozy mix of vanilla and caramel with a whisper of woody depth. It is a playful, modern choice for those who enjoy sweet, gourmand profiles, performing best during t…

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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, Samah Ruby or Syn.cherry?

Samah Ruby takes 4 of 4 categories. Samah Ruby is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Syn.cherry is rated 3.30/5 from 19 votes. Choose Samah Ruby for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Syn.cherry for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Samah Ruby or Syn.cherry?

Samah Ruby lasts longest (Samah Ruby 67/100, Syn.cherry 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samah Ruby or Syn.cherry?

Samah Ruby projects furthest (Samah Ruby 50/100, Syn.cherry 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samah Ruby and Syn.cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and violet accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Violet and Musk.

Is Samah Ruby or Syn.cherry better for summer or winter?

Samah Ruby suits day or night wear; Syn.cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samah Ruby and Syn.cherry?

Samah Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Blackcurrant and Sweet Notes, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Amber, Cashmeran and Moss. Syn.cherry has top notes of Raspberry, Cherry, Pear and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Violet, Palisander Rosewood, Mango and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Caramel and Moss.