Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Eau My Unicorn

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Eau My Unicorn

Lip Smacker

3.717 votes

Rank #54,964 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eau My Unicorn
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Ruby2/4

Eau My Unicorn2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Ruby
Sillage & projection: Black Ruby
Value for money: Eau My Unicorn
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau My Unicorn

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Eau My UnicornLip Smacker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%

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

0%Love

71%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerEau My UnicornBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

musky88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

citrus42%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

Top

CitrusesPineappleRaspberry

Heart

Rose

Base

MuskGeraniumViolet

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Raspberry, Geranium 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEau My UnicornHigher 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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Lip Smacker Eau My Unicorn opens with a splash of tart pineapple, citrus zest, and sweet raspberry. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a light note of rose emerges alongside green geranium and a soft dusting of violet. The base stays minimal with clean musk anchor notes. This is an airy, sweet composition …

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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 Eau My Unicorn?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Eau My Unicorn is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Eau My Unicorn for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Eau My Unicorn?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Eau My Unicorn 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Eau My Unicorn?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Eau My Unicorn 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Eau My Unicorn smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Raspberry, Geranium and Violet.

Is Black Ruby or Eau My Unicorn better for summer or winter?

Black Ruby suits evening wear; Eau My Unicorn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Eau My Unicorn?

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. Eau My Unicorn has top notes of Citruses, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, a base of Musk, Geranium and Violet.