Black Ruby vs Brumes (2020)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black RubyChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Brumes (2020)Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Ruby3/4
Brumes (2020)1/4
- 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
- Brumes (2020)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black RubyLydeenBrumes (2020)Le GalionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%
4.03/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
40%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
36%Love
36%Like
23%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
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 bothwoody100%
powdery92%
rum84%
sweet77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
rose69%
vanilla61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot
Heart
GeraniumJasmineVioletRose
Base
LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss
Top30 to 60 minutes
RaspberryBergamotPineapple
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineRoseFrench orange flower
Base4 to 8 hours
VanillaMuskPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Raspberry, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Brumes (2020), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer90
Fall70
Winter40
Day100
Night36
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#70,700
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,459
PerfumerVanina Muracciole
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerBrumes (2020)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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 →Brumes (2020) by Le Galion presents a bright chypre fruity profile that opens with juicy raspberry, tart bergamot, and crisp pineapple. It immediately sets a cheerful, sunny mood before unfurling into a rich floral core of jasmine, romantic rose, and French orange flower. As the opening fruit softens, the scent settle…
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, Black Ruby or Brumes (2020)?
Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Brumes (2020) is rated 4.03/5 from 39 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 Brumes (2020) for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Brumes (2020)?
Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Brumes (2020) 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Ruby or Brumes (2020)?
Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Brumes (2020) 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Ruby and Brumes (2020) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Raspberry, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Black Ruby or Brumes (2020) better for summer or winter?
Black Ruby suits evening wear; Brumes (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Ruby and Brumes (2020)?
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. Brumes (2020) has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and French orange flower, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.
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