Black Ruby vs Le Mille e Una Notte
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Santiago Luxury Parfum · 2021
Rank #39,040 WoodyWarm Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Mille e Una Notte takes 4 of 4 categories.
Black RubyChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Le Mille e Una NotteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Ruby0/4
Le Mille e Una Notte4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Mille e Una Notte
- Sillage & projection
- Le Mille e Una Notte
- Value for money
- Le Mille e Una Notte
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Mille e Una Notte
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black RubyLydeenLe Mille e Una NotteSantiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Mille e Una Notte
SillageLe Mille e Una Notte
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Mille e Una NotteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
rum84%
sweet77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot
Heart
GeraniumJasmineVioletRose
Base
LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss
Top
Damask RosePeachCandied FruitsSweet OrangeBlackcurrantPink PepperSpicy NotesNutty Notes
Heart
OudSaffronRoseLily of the ValleySandalwoodCorianderJasmineCypriol
Base
Tolu BalsamGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamWhite MuskPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#74,277
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,040
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2021
Reviews1
Category winnerLe Mille e Una NotteHigher 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 →Santiago Luxury Parfum Le Mille e Una Notte starts with a lively burst of sweet candied fruits, ripe peach, and tart blackcurrant mixed with warm cinnamon and cardamom. Within twenty minutes, a velvety Damask rose and rich smoky oud take over the heart, balancing the bright top with deeper floral wood tones. The dry-d…
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 Le Mille e Una Notte?
Le Mille e Una Notte takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Le Mille e Una Notte is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le Mille e Una Notte for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Le Mille e Una Notte?
Le Mille e Una Notte lasts longest (Le Mille e Una Notte 100/100, Black Ruby 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Ruby or Le Mille e Una Notte?
Le Mille e Una Notte projects furthest (Le Mille e Una Notte 88/100, Black Ruby 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Ruby and Le Mille e Una Notte smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
Is Black Ruby or Le Mille e Una Notte better for summer or winter?
Black Ruby suits evening wear; Le Mille e Una Notte suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Ruby and Le Mille e Una Notte?
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. Le Mille e Una Notte has top notes of Damask Rose, Peach, Candied Fruits and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Oud, Saffron, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Tolu Balsam, Guaiac Wood, Peru Balsam and White Musk.
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