Fragrance comparison

Al Mathnah vs Black Ruby

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Mathnah

Caravana Luxury

5.003 votes

Rank #46,048 OudViolet

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Mathnah takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Mathnah
Choose it for a oud and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Mathnah4/4

Black Ruby0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Mathnah
Sillage & projection: Al Mathnah
Value for money: Al Mathnah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Mathnah

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al MathnahCaravana Luxury

Black RubyLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityAl Mathnah

SillageAl Mathnah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAl MathnahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

violet92%

leather84%

woody77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CypriolBergamotRosemarySaffronOreganoRue

Heart

Birch TarVioletJasmineGeraniumOlibanumRose

Base

Indian OudLaotian OudCaramelAmberTonkaSandalwoodArtemisiaMusk

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCypriol, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,048

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl MathnahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Mathnah by Caravana Luxury is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Al Mathnah was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Shadi Samra. Top notes are Cypriol, Bergamot, Rosemary, Saffron, Oregano and Rue; middle notes are Birch Tar, Violet, Jasmine, Geranium, Olibanum an…

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Black Ruby by Lydeen creates an intense experience with its bold mix of rum and dark fruits. Designed for men and women, this fragrance leans heavily into woody and leathery notes, making it a distinct choice for evening wear in cooler weather. It settles into a complex, resinous base that anchors its fruity, spicy op…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Mathnah or Black Ruby?

Al Mathnah takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Mathnah is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Al Mathnah for a oud and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Mathnah or Black Ruby?

Al Mathnah lasts longest (Al Mathnah 100/100, Black Ruby 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Mathnah or Black Ruby?

Al Mathnah projects furthest (Al Mathnah 92/100, Black Ruby 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Mathnah and Black Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Cypriol, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Al Mathnah or Black Ruby better for summer or winter?

Al Mathnah suits evening wear; Black Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Mathnah and Black Ruby?

Al Mathnah has top notes of Cypriol, Bergamot, Rosemary and Saffron, heart notes of Birch Tar, Violet, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Indian Oud, Laotian Oud, Caramel and Amber. Black Ruby has top notes of Rum, Pineapple, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cypriol.