Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Imari Celebration Edition

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #64,904 WoodyPowdery

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Imari Celebration Edition

Avon

3.5317 votes

Rank #56,519 WoodyPatchouli

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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.
Imari Celebration Edition
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Black Ruby3/4

Imari Celebration Edition1/4

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: Imari Celebration Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Imari Celebration EditionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 39%Had 29%Want 32%

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

6%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RoseViolet

Base

PatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Rose and Sandalwood. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImari Celebration EditionHigher 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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Imari Celebration Edition by Avon presents an earthy floral chypre that contrasts bright citrus against dark woods. A fleeting splash of bergamot initiates the scent before yielding to a heart of velvet rose and powdery violet. As the opening settles, heavy patchouli and smooth sandalwood anchor the dry-down on skin. …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Ruby or Imari Celebration Edition?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Imari Celebration Edition is rated 3.53/5 from 17 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 Imari Celebration Edition for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Imari Celebration Edition?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Imari Celebration Edition 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Imari Celebration Edition?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Imari Celebration Edition 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Imari Celebration Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Black Ruby or Imari Celebration Edition better for summer or winter?

Black Ruby suits evening wear; Imari Celebration Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Imari Celebration Edition?

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. Imari Celebration Edition has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Patchouli and Sandalwood.