Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Purple Leather

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #67,315 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Purple Leather

Lecmo

—0 votes

Rank #75,333 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Ruby takes 1 of 1 categories.

Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Purple Leather
Choose it for a amber and woody character.

Black Ruby1/1

Purple Leather0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Purple LeatherLecmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

Top20-30 mins

Sweet NotesLeatherCypriol

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesLabdanum

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesLeather, Patchouli, Cypriol and Amber. Durations are only published for Purple Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack RubyHigher 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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Lecmo Purple Leather takes the sharp bite out of raw hide with a rich coating of warm amber and sweet tonka bean. The first spray reveals supple jacket leather cut by smoky cypriol wood and a syrupy sweet lift. Juniper berries surface shortly after, adding a brisk herbal snap that prevents the resinous middle from fee…

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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.

Do Black Ruby and Purple Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Patchouli, Cypriol and Amber.

Is Black Ruby or Purple Leather better for summer or winter?

Black Ruby suits evening wear; Purple Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Purple Leather?

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. Purple Leather has top notes of Sweet Notes, Leather and Cypriol, heart notes of Juniper Berries and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Tonka.