Fragrance comparison

Black Up Oud Intense vs Ruby Rose

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Up Oud Intense

Black Up

5.003 votes

Rank #36,469 IrisLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Ruby Rose

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.5917 votes

Rank #44,840 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Up Oud Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Up Oud Intense
Choose it for a iris and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Black Up Oud Intense3/4

Ruby Rose1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruby Rose
Sillage & projection: Black Up Oud Intense
Value for money: Black Up Oud Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Up Oud Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Up Oud IntenseBlack Up

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

18%Love

35%Like

35%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRuby Rose

SillageBlack Up Oud Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value81

Category winnerBlack Up Oud IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

iris100%

leather92%

soft spicy84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LicoriceBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisVioletRose

Base

LeatherPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanillaIncense

Notes

RoseAmberDatesBlack CurrantAgarwood (Oud)Oriental notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack Up Oud IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Up Oud Intense opens with a sharp burst of licorice and bittersweet black currant before settling into a powdery heart of iris and violet. Despite the name, agarwood takes a backseat here. Instead, dark leather, earthy patchouli, and smoky incense dominate the structure. As the fragrance dries down, amber and va…

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Ruby Rose by Bait Al Bakhoor is a floral oriental fragrance centered on a bold rose heart. Launched in 2020, it offers a distinctive take on classic rose profiles. Its blend of fruity black currant and rich dates makes it a versatile pick for evening wear, providing a clean yet slightly sultry experience that stands o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Up Oud Intense or Ruby Rose?

Black Up Oud Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Up Oud Intense is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Black Up Oud Intense for a iris and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Up Oud Intense or Ruby Rose?

They last about the same: Ruby Rose 72/100, Black Up Oud Intense 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Up Oud Intense or Ruby Rose?

Black Up Oud Intense projects furthest (Black Up Oud Intense 63/100, Ruby Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Up Oud Intense and Ruby Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Black Up Oud Intense or Ruby Rose better for summer or winter?

Black Up Oud Intense suits evening wear; Ruby Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Up Oud Intense and Ruby Rose?

Black Up Oud Intense has top notes of Licorice, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Rose, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud).