Fragrance comparison

Sultan Rouge vs Ruby Essence

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Sultan Rouge

Pascal Morabito

3.6877 votes

Rank #29,768 AmberWarm Spicy

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Essence

Scentido

5.001 votes

Rank #45,248 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sultan Rouge
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ruby Essence
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sultan Rouge2/4

Ruby Essence2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sultan RougePascal Morabito

Ruby EssenceScentido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRuby Essence

SillageRuby Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSultan RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

animalic83%

white floral74%

metallic65%

woody56%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronJasmine

Heart

Ambergris

Base

Cedar

Top

SaffronJasmine

Heart

AmberwoodAmbergrisHedione

Base

CedarSugarOakmossBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex32

Women66

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSultan RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Sultan Rouge brings a warm, spicy blend centered on bittersweet saffron and clear jasmine at the top. As the initial spray settles on skin, an ambergris core emerges, introducing a dry, slightly animalic warmth that grounds the initial floral sweetness. The base relies on clean cedar wood to keep the c…

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Ruby Essence by Scentido offers a striking blend of saffron and jasmine. The heart features amberwood and ambergris for added depth. A foundation of cedar, sugar, and balsam fir anchors the scent. It works well for those seeking a modern, noticeable presence that functions across many casual and semi-formal settings 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sultan Rouge or Ruby Essence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sultan Rouge is rated 3.68/5 from 77 votes; Ruby Essence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sultan Rouge for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ruby Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sultan Rouge or Ruby Essence?

Ruby Essence lasts longest (Ruby Essence 90/100, Sultan Rouge 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sultan Rouge or Ruby Essence?

Ruby Essence projects furthest (Ruby Essence 100/100, Sultan Rouge 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultan Rouge and Ruby Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Cedar.

Is Sultan Rouge or Ruby Essence better for summer or winter?

Ruby Essence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sultan Rouge and Ruby Essence?

Sultan Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Ambergris, a base of Cedar. Ruby Essence has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Hedione, a base of Cedar, Sugar, Oakmoss and Balsam Fir.