Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Sacred M

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,123 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Black Ruby1/4

Sacred M1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 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 / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

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%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match27%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

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

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#62,123

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSacred MHigher 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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Sacred M by Spiritum brings a vibrant blend of bright spices, lush petals, and smoky woods right to the skin. It kicks off with an energizing burst of juicy pear, zesty bergamot, and crackling pink pepper, spiced up by hints of cardamom and ginger. As it settles, rich white flowers like gardenia and jasmine mix with s…

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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 Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Sacred M?

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

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Sacred M?

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

Do Black Ruby and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Black Ruby or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Black Ruby suits evening wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Sacred M?

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. Sacred M has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Gardenia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Incense, Leather, Cypriol and White Oud.