Fragrance comparison

Zombie for Her vs Ruddy Sparkle

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

Zombie for Her

Demeter Fragrance

3.79200 votes

Rank #14,612 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ruddy Sparkle

Mith

3.5769 votes

Rank #13,693 FruityWine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruddy Sparkle takes 5 of 7 categories.

Zombie for Her
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ruddy Sparkle
Choose it for a fruity and wine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Zombie for Her2/7

Ruddy Sparkle5/7

Ratings & consensus: Zombie for Her
Community sentiment: Ruddy Sparkle
Longevity: Ruddy Sparkle
Sillage & projection: Zombie for Her
Value for money: Ruddy Sparkle
Versatility: Ruddy Sparkle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ruddy Sparkle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zombie for HerDemeter Fragrance

Ruddy SparkleMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 29%

Category winnerZombie for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

200 votes

30%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerRuddy SparkleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRuddy Sparkle

SillageZombie for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value80

Category winnerRuddy SparkleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody83%

wine65%

mossy48%

smoky30%

fruity100%

wine90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

green60%

patchouli50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both wine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Boletus edulisPeatRed WineMossGreen Leaves

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red WineBergamot

Heart

Grapes

Base

PatchouliGreen Leaves

InformationalShared notesRed Wine and Green Leaves. Durations are only published for Zombie for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRuddy SparkleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women34

Party 40%Casual 35%Work 15%Date 11%

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#13,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRuddy SparkleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Zombie for Her takes atmospheric fragrance into unapologetic terrain. This unusual cologne captures the scent of rain-soaked loamy soil right after an autumn downpour. Freshly overturned peat and damp boletus edulis mushroom dominate the initial spray, delivering a rich, fungal chill. A sharp splash of ferment…

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Ruddy Sparkle smells like fizzy red wine poured over sweet grapes, with a bright bergamot lift at the top. On skin, it usually reads fruity, sparkling and slightly tart before turning softer, cleaner and a touch powdery. It suits anyone who enjoys grape-forward scents with a playful wine effect. Sampling first makes s…

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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, Zombie for Her or Ruddy Sparkle?

Ruddy Sparkle takes 5 of 7 categories. Zombie for Her is rated 3.79/5 from 200 votes; Ruddy Sparkle is rated 3.57/5 from 69 votes. Choose Zombie for Her for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ruddy Sparkle for a fruity and wine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Zombie for Her or Ruddy Sparkle?

Ruddy Sparkle lasts longest (Ruddy Sparkle 62/100, Zombie for Her 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zombie for Her or Ruddy Sparkle?

Zombie for Her projects furthest (Zombie for Her 59/100, Ruddy Sparkle 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zombie for Her and Ruddy Sparkle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share wine accords. Common notes include Red Wine and Green Leaves.

Is Zombie for Her or Ruddy Sparkle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zombie for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruddy Sparkle is the stronger pick. Zombie for Her suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zombie for Her and Ruddy Sparkle?

Zombie for Her features Boletus edulis, Peat, Red Wine, Moss and Green Leaves. Ruddy Sparkle has top notes of Red Wine and Bergamot, heart notes of Grapes, a base of Patchouli and Green Leaves.