Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Slow Sip

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,277 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Slow Sip

Kheir Fragrance House · 2024

4.3456 votes

Rank #12,720 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Slow Sip
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Ruby3/4

Slow Sip1/4

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: Slow Sip

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Slow SipKheir Fragrance House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.34/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

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

63%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, sweet 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

CognacMangoCardamomLimeMandarinCoconut

Heart

Black PepperRumCaramelCypriolLily of the ValleyViolet

Base

AmbroxanMossAmberVanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRum, Violet, Sandalwood and Cypriol. 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

Summer90

Fall75

Winter60

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men9

Unisex30

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,720

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched2024

Reviews12

Category winnerSlow SipHigher 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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Slow Sip is a sweet, boozy mango fragrance with real cocktail energy. It opens with mango flesh, lime, mandarin and coconut, then warms into rum, caramel, pepper and amber woods. The mood is tropical, sensual and slightly spicy, with a modern ambroxan, vanilla, musk and sandalwood dry down. Sample first if sharp citr…

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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 Slow Sip?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Slow Sip is rated 4.34/5 from 56 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 Slow Sip for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Slow Sip?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Slow Sip 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Slow Sip?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Slow Sip 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Slow Sip smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rum, Violet, Sandalwood and Cypriol.

Is Black Ruby or Slow Sip better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Slow Sip?

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. Slow Sip has top notes of Cognac, Mango, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rum, Caramel and Cypriol, a base of Ambroxan, Moss, Amber and Vanilla.