Fragrance comparison

Sexy Ruby vs Adonis Awakens

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,428 ratings analysed

Sexy Ruby

Michael Kors

3.09687 votes

Rank #19,090 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Adonis Awakens

Argos

4.10741 votes

Rank #858 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adonis Awakens takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sexy Ruby
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Adonis Awakens
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Sexy Ruby1/7

Adonis Awakens6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sexy RubyMichael Kors

Adonis AwakensArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.09/ 5 · 687 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 741 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAdonis AwakensRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

640 votes

58%Love

21%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

543 votes

Category winnerAdonis AwakensMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAdonis Awakens

SillageAdonis Awakens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value48

Category winnerSexy RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose88%

sweet77%

white floral65%

woody53%

floral42%

citrus100%

rose92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryApricot

Heart

Rose PetalsJasmine Sambac

Base

Cashmere Wood

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

RaspberryBulgarian RoseVanillaJasmine SambacChestnut

Base

RoseCashmere WoodMysore Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAdonis AwakensMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

Men28

Unisex56

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews158

Category winnerAdonis AwakensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sexy Ruby is a fruity rose with a polished, slightly plush feel. The raspberry and apricot opening gives it a juicy sweetness, then the rose and jasmine move in quickly, with cashmere wood keeping the dry-down smooth rather than sharp. It usually suits someone who wants a feminine floral-fruity scent that feels dresse…

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Adonis Awakens by Argos is a fragrance for women and men. Adonis Awakens was launched in 2022. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac and Chestnut; base notes are Rose, Cashmere Wood and Mysore Sandalwood.

Reviews →

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, Sexy Ruby or Adonis Awakens?

Adonis Awakens takes 6 of 7 categories. Sexy Ruby is rated 3.09/5 from 687 votes; Adonis Awakens is rated 4.10/5 from 741 votes. Choose Sexy Ruby for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Adonis Awakens for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sexy Ruby or Adonis Awakens?

Adonis Awakens lasts longest (Adonis Awakens 79/100, Sexy Ruby 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sexy Ruby or Adonis Awakens?

Adonis Awakens projects furthest (Adonis Awakens 69/100, Sexy Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sexy Ruby and Adonis Awakens smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood.

Is Sexy Ruby or Adonis Awakens better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adonis Awakens is the stronger pick. For winter, Sexy Ruby is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sexy Ruby and Adonis Awakens?

Sexy Ruby has top notes of Raspberry and Apricot, heart notes of Rose Petals and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cashmere Wood. Adonis Awakens has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Vanilla and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Rose, Cashmere Wood and Mysore Sandalwood.