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Morango Ruby vs Noir Absolute

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

Updated 336 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Morango Ruby

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Noir Absolute

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Morango Ruby2/4
Noir Absolute2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Noir Absolute
Sillage & projection
Noir Absolute
Value for money
Morango Ruby
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Morango Ruby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Morango RubyO Boticário
Noir AbsoluteTestament London
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 331 votes
Have 61%Had 18%Want 21%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

331 votes

60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityNoir Absolute

SillageNoir Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value44
Category winnerMorango RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet91%
citrus83%
amber74%
rose65%
woody56%
citrus100%
woody92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Wild StrawberryBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
Gariguette StrawberryRoseRaspberryJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanAmberMuskCoumarin
Top
BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose
Heart
JasminePlumRaspberry
Base
AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit 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
Spring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex18
Women81
Men25
Unisex50
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,241

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMorango RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O Boticário Morango Ruby is a bright, juicy fruit fragrance that balances sweet wild strawberry with sparkling citrus and a soft, warm base. The opening bursts with sweet gariguette strawberry, tart raspberry, and lively mandarin orange, creating an instant mood boost that feels playful and fresh. As the initial fruit…

Reviews →

Noir Absolute by Testament London starts with a bright citrus sparkle of grapefruit and mandarin orange before turning into a deep, jammy plum and raspberry center. A warm foundation of patchouli, amber, and vanilla grounds the fragrance, making it a rich option for cold winter nights.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Morango Ruby or Noir Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Morango Ruby is rated 3.94/5 from 331 votes; Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Morango Ruby for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Morango Ruby or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute lasts longest (Noir Absolute 56/100, Morango Ruby 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Morango Ruby or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute projects furthest (Noir Absolute 67/100, Morango Ruby 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Morango Ruby and Noir Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Rose.

Is Morango Ruby or Noir Absolute better for summer or winter?

Noir Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Morango Ruby and Noir Absolute?

Morango Ruby has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gariguette Strawberry, Rose, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Coumarin. Noir Absolute has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum and Raspberry, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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