Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Charismatic Pour Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Charismatic Pour Homme

Rasasi

—0 votes

Rank #73,589 IrisMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charismatic Pour Homme takes 2 of 2 categories.

Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Charismatic Pour Homme
Choose it for a iris and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Black Ruby0/2

Charismatic Pour Homme2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Charismatic Pour HommeRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCharismatic Pour Homme

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

iris100%

marine92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

amber61%

Scent match22%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

Sea NotesPineappleGrapefruitStrawberryMandarinLemonLimePlum

Heart

IrisGardeniaFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberTonkaSandalwoodVanillaCedarMossMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharismatic Pour HommeHigher 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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Charismatic Pour Homme by Rasasi is a vibrant, fruity aromatic scent for men. It opens with a splash of pineapple and citrus, softening into a powdery floral heart of iris and gardenia. The dry-down warms with amber and vanilla, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in temperate climates, providing a clean yet d…

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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 lasts longer, Black Ruby or Charismatic Pour Homme?

Charismatic Pour Homme lasts longest (Charismatic Pour Homme 100/100, Black Ruby 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Charismatic Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Black Ruby or Charismatic Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Black Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Charismatic Pour Homme?

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. Charismatic Pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Gardenia, Freesia and Orchid, a base of Amber, Tonka, Sandalwood and Vanilla.