Fragrance comparison

Noir vs Ruby Rose

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

3 wins

Noir

Adnan B.

3.92101 votes

Rank #23,375 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%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?

Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Noir3/5

Ruby Rose2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoirAdnan B.

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

Category winnerNoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRuby Rose

SillageNoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRuby RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

musky77%

smoky69%

oud61%

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotApplePink Pepper

Heart

BirchPatchouliRose

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanilla

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

Spring93

Summer83

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir by Adnan B. is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Birch, Patchouli and Rose; base notes are Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vanilla.

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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, Noir or Ruby Rose?

Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Noir is rated 3.92/5 from 101 votes; Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir or Ruby Rose?

Ruby Rose lasts longest (Ruby Rose 72/100, Noir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir or Ruby Rose?

Noir projects furthest (Noir 66/100, Ruby Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir and Ruby Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and oud accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Noir or Ruby Rose better for summer or winter?

Noir suits daytime wear; Ruby Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir and Ruby Rose?

Noir has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vanilla. Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud).