Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Relax

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,762 WoodyPowdery

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39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Relax

Armaf

4.673 votes

Rank #42,371 LeatherMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Relax takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Relax
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Ruby0/4

Relax2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

RelaxArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 3%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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRelaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

musky83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

smoky30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both leather 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

BergamotPineappleRaspberry

Heart

Ylang-YlangOsmanthusJasmineMoss

Base

LeatherMuskCedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Raspberry, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRelaxHigher 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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Armaf Relax starts with a bright splash of tart pineapple and sweet raspberry, grounded immediately by a sharp citrus edge of bergamot. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a rich floral heart of ylang-ylang and mossy green tones emerges, creating an unexpected earthy contrast. The dry-down is dominated by a…

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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 Relax?

Relax takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Relax is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Relax for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Relax?

They last about the same: Black Ruby 80/100, Relax 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Relax?

Projection is very close: Black Ruby 75/100, Relax 75/100 for sillage.

Do Black Ruby and Relax smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Raspberry, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Black Ruby or Relax better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Relax?

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. Relax has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Moss, a base of Leather, Musk, Cedarwood and Amber.