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Vison EDT vs Ruby

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

Updated 140 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Vison EDT

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Ruby

    Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vison EDT3/7
Ruby4/7
Ratings & consensus
Ruby
Community sentiment
Vison EDT
Longevity
Ruby
Sillage & projection
Ruby
Value for money
Vison EDT
Versatility
Ruby
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vison EDT

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vison EDTRobert Beaulieu
RubyCuarzo Signature
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%
Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

102 votes

27%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVison EDTMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value50
Category winnerVison EDTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
musky61%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
honey77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Big StrawberryNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa
Base
MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille
Top
GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer10
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night82
Spring75
Summer63
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night56
Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,938

PerfumerYves Tanguy

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#51,307

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerVison EDTHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vison EDT by Robert Beaulieu is a distinct floral woody musk released in 1987. It features a bold opening of big strawberry and mandarin orange, settling into a heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and mimosa. The base is built on patchouli, musk, and vanilla, creating a character often compared to 80s powerhouses for those…

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Ruby by Cuarzo Signature is a sweet, fruit-forward floral perfume that wraps juicy berries in golden honey and creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe raspberry, tropical mango, and tart black currant, balanced by zesty Amalfi lemon and a prickle of fresh ginger. As the sparkling fruit settles, a…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vison EDT or Ruby?

Ruby takes 4 of 7 categories. Vison EDT is rated 3.80/5 from 114 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Vison EDT for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vison EDT or Ruby?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Vison EDT 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vison EDT or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, Vison EDT 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vison EDT and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Vison EDT or Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison EDT is the stronger pick. Vison EDT suits daytime wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vison EDT and Ruby?

Vison EDT has top notes of Big Strawberry, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Ruby has top notes of Ginger, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of White Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

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