Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald are the last three of the gemstone fragrances by Ramón Béjar in my test series. Real rubies are - depending on size and quality - among the most expensive gemstones.
An interesting story about this: in the English crown, there is a very large red gemstone known as the "Black Prince's Ruby," which has always been considered a large ruby, but is actually a noble red spinel.
The ruby displays a bright raspberry red and has inclusions. Typically, it is not clear and transparent, but translucent. In direct light, the ruby - similar to the sapphire, with which it often occurs in the same deposits - develops an incredible glow.
This is how a fragrance bearing this name should be, and I agree with Ramón Béjar - it smells just like that. A radiant, bright red scent, with a currant-like fruitiness infused with ginger (you can actually smell it) in the opening, which carries over into the heart and base notes.
The heart note brings rose into play - no hints of the sweet-heavy ylang-ylang. The other flowers give the rose the glow that is so characteristic of the ruby.
The current pyramid according to Béjar Signature is as follows:
Ruby shows a classic progression, which eventually leads to a calming of the fragrance, with a slight soapiness in the base, significantly less sweet than expected despite the honey. However, a fine powdery softness sets in, which remains until the end.
Directly on the skin, the scent is still perceivable after 12 hours, but not in the surrounding area anymore. Personally, I like this base the best of all.
Ruby is a well-made fragrance, whose high quality and class are clearly recognizable. Nevertheless, I only give it 70%, as it is not the most beautiful of the three greats for me.
I probably wouldn't like the scent. I have a teardrop-shaped diamond-cut ruby in my wedding ring and earrings with cabochons. Ruby is somewhat opaque, the color is truly unique, that glow. But hey: It's such a bright red garnet!
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