Alseif vs Black Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.
AlseifChoose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black RubyChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Alseif1/4
Black Ruby3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Black Ruby
- Value for money
- Black Ruby
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alseif
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlseifBoadicea the VictoriousBlack RubyLydeenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%
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 hate66%Love
10%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
29 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityBlack Ruby
SillageBlack Ruby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack RubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
oud92%
sweet84%
rose77%
mossy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
powdery92%
rum84%
sweet77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryPlumSaffronGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Heart
Bulgarian RoseIndian TuberoseMagnoliaVioletJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MossMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Top
RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot
Heart
GeraniumJasmineVioletRose
Base
LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer54
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night78
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#74,277
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAlseifHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlseif pairs juicy raspberry and dark plum with a sharp saffron kick before sinking into a dry base of agarwood, moss, and warm amber. The opening hits with tart red fruit, sweet ylang-ylang, and spicy geranium, setting up a rich floral heart centered on Bulgarian rose and creamy tuberose. As the initial fruitiness se…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Alseif or Black Ruby?
Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Alseif is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Alseif for a fruity and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Alseif or Black Ruby?
Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Alseif 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alseif or Black Ruby?
Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Alseif 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alseif and Black Ruby smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Violet.
Is Alseif or Black Ruby better for summer or winter?
Alseif suits daytime wear; Black Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alseif and Black Ruby?
Alseif has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Saffron and Geranium, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Indian Tuberose, Magnolia and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Moss, Musk 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.
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