Fragrance comparison

My Oud vs Black Ruby

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

My Oud

G-Nose Perfumes

4.888 votes

Rank #32,015 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #67,599 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.

My Oud
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

My Oud1/4

Black Ruby3/4

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: My Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

My OudG-Nose Perfumes

Black RubyLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryRoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodVanilaAmberMusk

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for My Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMy OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Oud by G-Nose Perfumes flips the traditional Middle Eastern oud script on its head. You get an immediate burst of juicy bergamot and bright lemon instead of heavy animal barnyard funk. It is startlingly crisp. As the initial citrus sparkle settles over the first fifteen minutes, a sweet heart of tart raspberry, pow…

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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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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, My Oud or Black Ruby?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. My Oud is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose My Oud for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, My Oud or Black Ruby?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, My Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Oud or Black Ruby?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, My Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Oud and Black Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Rose and Violet.

Is My Oud or Black Ruby better for summer or winter?

My Oud suits daytime wear; Black Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Oud and Black Ruby?

My Oud has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanila and 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.