Fragrance comparison

Sandal Ruby vs 3910

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

Sandal Ruby

Carolina Herrera

4.12261 votes

Rank #4,988 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3910

FOOPE

4.388 votes

Rank #34,707 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sandal Ruby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
3910
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sandal Ruby2/4

39102/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 3910
Sillage & projection: Sandal Ruby
Value for money: 3910
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sandal Ruby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sandal RubyCarolina Herrera

3910FOOPE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

261 votes

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity3910

SillageSandal Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value75

Category winner3910Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

cinnamon77%

tuberose69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

rose83%

citrus74%

cinnamon65%

metallic56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAtlas Cedar

Top

Black PepperSaffronBergamotCoriander

Heart

CinnamonRoseGeranium

Base

Kashmir woodSandalwoodCedarwoodOudPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sandal Ruby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

Date 41%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 14%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#34,707

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSandal RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Sandal Ruby is a rich, warm spicy fragrance that pairs dry cinnamon bark with buttery sandalwood and lush floral depth. The opening hits immediately with a sharp flash of black pepper before melting into a creamy heart of tuberose petals. Three sprays are plenty. Grounded by earthy patchouli and Atlas…

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FOOPE 3910 combines sharp black pepper, iodine-tinged saffron, and sweet cinnamon over a base of cedarwood and patchouli. It opens with an airy citrus fizz before settling into a warm, metallic floral spice. Built for cool autumn evenings and lively night outings, this scent sits between a sweet gourmand and a dark wo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sandal Ruby or 3910?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sandal Ruby is rated 4.12/5 from 261 votes; 3910 is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Sandal Ruby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 3910 for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandal Ruby or 3910?

They last about the same: 3910 80/100, Sandal Ruby 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sandal Ruby or 3910?

Sandal Ruby projects furthest (Sandal Ruby 68/100, 3910 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandal Ruby and 3910 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Sandal Ruby or 3910 better for summer or winter?

Sandal Ruby suits evening wear; 3910 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandal Ruby and 3910?

Sandal Ruby has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Atlas Cedar. 3910 has top notes of Black Pepper, Saffron, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium, a base of Kashmir wood, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Oud.