Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Opulentia Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

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33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Opulentia Oud

Tomavicci

4.4858 votes

Rank #27,467 AmberEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opulentia Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opulentia Oud
Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Ruby1/4

Opulentia Oud3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Opulentia OudTomavicci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.48/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

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

72%Love

17%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityOpulentia Oud

SillageOpulentia Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

earthy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody 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

SaffronRaspberryCorianderGeraniumMarigoldNutmeg

Heart

Bulgarian RoseDamask RoseOrrisEgyptian JasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OudAmberLabdanumMossVetiverCypriolPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, 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

Spring65

Summer16

Fall100

Winter97

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men38

Unisex48

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,467

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpulentia OudHigher 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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Tomavicci Opulentia Oud opens with a sweet, tart raspberry pop mixed with the dry bite of coriander and herbal marigold. The scent quickly settles into a rich rose heart, blending Bulgarian and Damask roses with a powdery touch of Florentine orris. As it dries down, the fragrance shifts into a deep, earthy base domina…

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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 Opulentia Oud?

Opulentia Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Opulentia Oud is rated 4.48/5 from 58 votes. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opulentia Oud for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Opulentia Oud?

Opulentia Oud lasts longest (Opulentia Oud 87/100, Black Ruby 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Opulentia Oud?

Opulentia Oud projects furthest (Opulentia Oud 82/100, Black Ruby 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Opulentia Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Black Ruby or Opulentia Oud better for summer or winter?

Black Ruby suits evening wear; Opulentia Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Opulentia Oud?

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. Opulentia Oud has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry, Coriander and Geranium, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Damask Rose, Orris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Oud, Amber, Labdanum and Moss.