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Ruby Red
by The House of Oud
Ruby Red by The House of Oud is a warm, sweet, and spicy floral fragrance with a prominent ginger opening that balances brightness with creamy depth. It opens with a vibrant burst of tangerine and candied ginger, layered over fresh floral notes including tuberose and ylang-ylang, which unfold into a soft, elegant, and slightly gourmand core. The base is dominated by vanilla, musk, and warm woody notes, giving it a smooth, skin-like quality that feels both sensual and refined. Despite being a feminine-leaning scent, its structure is balanced enough to feel wearable in various contexts, from elegant evening occasions to casual daytime wear. The scent evolves with a quiet intensity—its soft sillage and moderate longevity mean it needs reapplication, but it remains present and pleasantly intimate throughout the day. It leans heavily on sweetness and ginger, making it ideal for those who enjoy soft, gourmand-like florals with a spicy edge, especially in colder months or nightwear.
Pros
- +warm, spicy ginger accord makes for a bright and inviting opening
- +smooth balance of sweet floral and creamy vanilla base
- +refined, elegant scent suitable for dates and formal settings
- +delivers a unique, feminine-sweet profile that stands out without being loud
Cons
- −weak longevity and sillage require frequent reapplication
- −its dominant ginger note may be too intense for sensitive noses or those who dislike the note
- −nearly no projection means it's best worn close to the skin or in intimate settings