Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Alseif

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Alseif

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2129 votes

Rank #16,162 FruityOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Alseif
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Ruby3/4

Alseif1/4

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

Black RubyLydeen

AlseifBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

66%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value30

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

oud92%

sweet84%

rose77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

Top

RaspberryPlumSaffronGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIndian TuberoseMagnoliaVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MossMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Geranium, Jasmine 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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring85

Summer54

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men24

Unisex68

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAlseifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Alseif 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…

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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, Black Ruby or Alseif?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Alseif is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Alseif for a fruity and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Alseif?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Alseif 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Alseif?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Alseif 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Alseif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Geranium, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Black Ruby or Alseif better for summer or winter?

Black Ruby suits evening wear; Alseif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Alseif?

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. 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.