Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Humor Transforma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Humor Transforma

Natura

3.90217 votes

Rank #32,050 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Humor Transforma
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Ruby3/4

Humor Transforma1/4

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: Humor Transforma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Humor TransformaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.90/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 63%Had 15%Want 21%

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

31%Love

40%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match20%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

GrapefruitWatery NotesBergamotPearPineappleLemonCardamomPriprioca

Heart

LavenderGeraniumSageViolet

Base

CedarMuskAmberMossPralinePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men19

Unisex59

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,050

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Leslie Gauthier, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHumor TransformaHigher 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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Humor Transforma is a versatile woody spicy scent designed for daily wear. It opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and pear, settling into a heart of lavender and sage. The base brings warmth through praline and musk, creating a balanced profile that suits both men and women looking for an easy, clean fragrance for…

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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 Humor Transforma?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Humor Transforma is rated 3.90/5 from 217 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 Humor Transforma for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Humor Transforma?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Humor Transforma 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Humor Transforma?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Humor Transforma 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Humor Transforma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Geranium and Violet.

Is Black Ruby or Humor Transforma better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Humor Transforma?

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. Humor Transforma has top notes of Grapefruit, Watery Notes, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Sage and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Moss.