Black Ruby vs The Apex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Ruby takes 2 of 4 categories.
Black RubyChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The ApexChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Ruby2/4
The Apex1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Black Ruby
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Apex
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black RubyLydeenThe ApexMaison YusifWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%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
Category winners
LongevityBlack Ruby
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack RubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
rum84%
sweet77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot
Heart
GeraniumJasmineVioletRose
Base
LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
AmbrocenidePineappleRumSea SaltAlgaeCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
MossDavanaRoseGeraniumCedarNardLimeCucumber
Base8 to 12+ hours
SandalwoodAmberVanillaMyrrhSaffronAmbroxanFrankincense
InformationalShared notesRum, Pineapple, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for The Apex, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#74,277
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,057
PerfumerYusif Meizongo Jnr
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe ApexHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →The Apex by Maison Yusif is an oriental perfume launched in 2024, composed by perfumer Yusif Meizongo Jnr. It blends a tropical, marine opening with a dense resinous base. The fragrance begins with sweet pineapple, coconut, dark rum, algae, and sea salt, lifted by ambrocenide. As it develops, a green and floral core o…
Reviews →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 The Apex?
Black Ruby takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; The Apex is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Apex for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or The Apex?
Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, The Apex 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Ruby or The Apex?
Projection is very close: Black Ruby 75/100, The Apex 75/100 for sillage.
Do Black Ruby and The Apex smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rum, Pineapple, Geranium and Rose.
Is Black Ruby or The Apex better for summer or winter?
Black Ruby suits evening wear; The Apex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Ruby and The Apex?
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. The Apex has top notes of Ambrocenide, Pineapple, Rum and Sea Salt, heart notes of Moss, Davana, Rose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Myrrh.
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