Fragrance comparison

Black Ruby vs Vip Blend Amber

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #69,796 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Vip Blend Amber

CLASSIC BLEND

4.254 votes

Rank #59,005 AmberFruity

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.
Vip Blend Amber
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Ruby3/4

Vip Blend Amber1/4

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: Vip Blend Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RubyLydeen

Vip Blend AmberCLASSIC BLEND

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

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

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RaspberryApricot

Heart2 to 4 hours

IncenseSandalwood

Base5 to 8 hours

TonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka. Durations are only published for Vip Blend Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVip Blend AmberHigher 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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Vip Blend Amber by CLASSIC BLEND delivers an oriental woody scent profile that balances sweet fruit with dry resinous smoke. The opening introduces ripe raspberry and juicy apricot, creating a bright and tart fruitiness before deeper elements emerge. In the heart, smoky incense pairs with smooth sandalwood to provide …

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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 Vip Blend Amber?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Vip Blend Amber is rated 4.25/5 from 4 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 Vip Blend Amber for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Ruby or Vip Blend Amber?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Vip Blend Amber 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Ruby or Vip Blend Amber?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Vip Blend Amber 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Ruby and Vip Blend Amber smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka.

Is Black Ruby or Vip Blend Amber better for summer or winter?

Black Ruby suits evening wear; Vip Blend Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Ruby and Vip Blend Amber?

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. Vip Blend Amber has top notes of Raspberry and Apricot, heart notes of Incense and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka and Patchouli.