Near
GapEau de Toilette2011
Side by side
Near vs. Ruby Syrup
Is Near better than Ruby Syrup?
Ruby Syrup rates higher with the community, while Near wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Near and Ruby Syrup?
| Near | Ruby Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2011 | 2019 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Stephen Nilsen | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Near and Ruby Syrup smell?
Near
Fruity
Floral
Fresh
Citrus
Rose
Sweet
Musky
Powdery
Ruby Syrup
Honey
Citrus
Sweet
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Near and Ruby Syrup share?
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeClementinePear
Grapefruit
Heart
PeonyPeachJasmineLinden Blossom
Vanilla Orchid
Base
White MuskSandalwood
Honey
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Near or Ruby Syrup?
| Near | Ruby Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Near and Ruby Syrup?
Gap built Near for the woman who doesn't need a fragrance to speak for her. The pear and peach say everything, sweet, fresh, and right there. Not a statement. A second skin. Longevity is moderate.Near
Ruby Syrup is the kind of fragrance that knows what it is. The pomelo keeps it bright, the honey keeps it warm. It's not trying to be anything more than what it is.Ruby Syrup
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