Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Oud Norse

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Norse

Lydeen

3.405 votes

Rank #68,961 SweetFruity

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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.
Oud Norse
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Ruby3/4

Oud Norse1/4

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: Oud Norse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Oud NorseLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%

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

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

powdery77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

Top

RaspberryYlang YlangRumTarragonPepper

Heart

Rose de MaiVioletNeroliPeach

Base

MuskVanillaCambodian OudCypriolTonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRum, Raspberry, Violet 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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud NorseHigher 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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Oud Norse by Lydeen opens with a punchy mix of tart raspberry and boozy rum, settling into a complex floral heart. This unisex scent leans on a base of Cambodian oud and vanilla, creating a warm, sweet, and woody profile that feels both modern and grounded. It is a bold choice for cooler evenings when you want somethi…

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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 Oud Norse?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Oud Norse is rated 3.40/5 from 5 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 Oud Norse for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Oud Norse?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Oud Norse 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Oud Norse?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Oud Norse 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Oud Norse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Rum, Raspberry, Violet and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Oud Norse?

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. Oud Norse has top notes of Raspberry, Ylang Ylang, Rum and Tarragon, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Violet, Neroli and Peach, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cambodian Oud and Cypriol.