Ruby

Ruby by Bruno Acampora delivers an overwhelmingly rich, realistic dark chocolate experience that feels both luxurious and polarizing. The opening carries a palpable sweetness with prominent red berries and a hint of pink pepper, creating a bright yet dense gourmand burst that is both linear and intense. Once it settles, the fragrance evolves into a warm, musky base with subtle rose, cedar, and a tinge of tart sweetness that some describe as medicinal or floral-berryish rather than classic chocolate. The scent lingers exceptionally long—far beyond typical perfumes—with many reporting a scent footprint that persists through the day and into the night, often projected as enormous. While the quality of the materials is praised by some, others find the musk, floral elements, and overall sweetness to be overwhelming, medicinal, or too artificial-like a candy or scratch-and-sniff sticker. The perfume is best experienced as a concentrated oil, where its depth and longevity reach their peak—some report wearing it for over 24 hours with minimal application. It is not a light or subtle fragrance; its sillage is strong and persistent, making it suitable only for special occasions or intimate settings. The scent appeals most to those who enjoy potent, authentic chocolate accords with a gourmand wanderlust and are willing to embrace its intensity. --