Ruby by Kajal

I didn’t detect any cherry; what is evident is pineapple and sugar. A lot of sugar, as if they had dusted a mound of it over a piece of pineapple. It comes across as very direct and quite insistent. I can smell the vanilla, but it’s very, very in the background. I thought it might be similar to Hayati from Attar Collection – with pineapple, red berries, ice cream, cream… but nothing like it: Hayati is much richer, mainly because the raspberry takes charge there. The longevity is good and the trail is moderate.

It was love at first sniff. After trying a decant, it only grew on me more. It’s a well-fruited scent with barely any creamy base; it opens with that juicy cherry note before becoming drier and more concentrated. In my opinion, it would suit the general female audience better, but don’t hesitate to try it if you’re a man. Anyway, to date, it’s the best cherry perfume I’ve ever tried.

Love at first sniff. After buying a decant, it only grew on me. Indeed, it’s a very fruity perfume with barely any creamy base. It opens with that juicy cherry and then dries down to something tighter. In my opinion, it might appeal more to the general female public, but don’t hesitate to try it if you’re a man. Anyway, so far, the best cherry perfume I’ve tried.

VERY PLEASEDLY SURPRISED. ALTHOUGH RUBY IS NOT A DEEP PERFUME, I REALLY FEEL THE QUALITY. THE RED FRUITS BLEND WITH THE CHERRY AND THERE IS A SOFT COCONUT. THEN IT MOVES ON TO LOADS OF BROWN SUGAR AND ICE, ALL SUBTLE. IT IS SWEET AND FASCINATING. LONG-LASTING WITH A MODERATE Sillage. IT HAS SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FALL IN LOVE. IT DOESN’T REMIND ME OF HAYATI, WHICH I HAVE OWNED, NOR OF STRICNINA, WHICH I DISLIKE. I BELIEVE IT IS MORE FEMININE THAN MALE. LOVE AT FIRST SNIF.

A real treat! What a beastly fruity bomb. If you like fruits, this is for you. (Spoiler: not for me): An acerbic opening worthy of a gold medal, the best cherry I’ve ever smelled, but it doesn’t last; soon the protagonist emerges: the pineapple. The pineapple lady who dominates everything, but becomes sweet and creamy… the truth is, it’s a Michelin-star dessert made into perfume. Very feminine and of unquestionable quality. It’s not for me, but I understand why the world is in love with it.

First impression: It starts with a super-sweet and sharp cherry. It took me a while to get used to that initial phase because I’m not a fan of ‘syrup’ scents, but as it dries down, the magic begins! The cherry remains, though the syrup sensation fades to give way to creamy, sweet, and sugary maraschino cherries. I loved it so much that I had to buy it. Ideal for very cold days! ———————————— Review: After using it for several days, I can give a more detailed opinion. I still notice that intense maraschino cherry, but now I detect the pineapple which I didn’t smell when testing it in the perfumery. It adds sweetness and acidity, blending brilliantly with the cherry; it’s noticeable but doesn’t steal the show. As it settles on the skin, the sweet notes start to stand out, making the cherry the sweetest and most addictive I’ve ever smelled. Without a doubt, it is one of my favourites among cherry perfumes (the other is Maraschino by Sospiro). I don’t find it similar to Stricnina V Canto, which I also enjoy.