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Ruhe Eau de Toilette bottle Ruhe EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
- Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££££
New York 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum bottle New York 5th Avenue EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ruhe EDT
Seriously good, a proper head-turner. Ruhe smashes it with a sandalwood-leather blend that’s more addictive than it has any right to be. It's a scent that gets noticed, with a unique warmth that's clearly a crowd-pleaser.
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Our Verdict - New York 5th Avenue EDP
New York 5th Avenue is a refined fragrance with a balanced blend of spices and wood, perfect for all seasons.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ruhe EDT
New York 5th Avenue EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 61% vs 31%
Only in Ruhe
Violet 39%
Only in New York 5th Avenue
Pink Pepper 41% Bergamot 27%
Shared Notes
Iris 100% vs 53%
Only in New York 5th Avenue
Orris 47%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 42% vs 25%
Leather 36% vs 16%
Cedar 21% vs 37%
Only in New York 5th Avenue
Vanilla 21%

Accords

Ruhe New York 5th Avenue
100%
Woody
80%
79%
Powdery
Spicy
70%
68%
Leather
30%
52%
Aromatic
Floral
50%
49%
Animalic
47%
Iris
Woody shared
100%
80%
79%
70%
Leather shared
68%
30%
52%
50%
49%
47%

Performance

Ruhe New York 5th Avenue
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ruhe

Seasons

Best For:
Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Spring

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and summer pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

The woody and leathery accords, combined with good longevity and sillage reported by some, make it less ideal for a strict office environment but perfect for date nights and formal events. Its unique character also lends itself well to sophisticated casual outings.

New York 5th Avenue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The rich blend of woody and spicy notes makes it suitable for cooler temperatures, ideal for spring and fall. It maintains versatility for summer due to its fresh accords.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Perfect for office and date settings due to its moderate projection and sophisticated character. It's less suited for sporty or highly casual environments.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ruhe EDT
New York 5th Avenue EDP
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