Fragrance comparison

Petale Noir vs Ruby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,952 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ruby

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9626 votes

Rank #51,307 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories.

Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ruby
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Petale Noir2/7

Ruby5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

RubyCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

Category winnerRubyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

27%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerRubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

rose92%

fruity84%

honey77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

Top

GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer63

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Category winnerRubyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Overall rank#51,307

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petale Noir is a green floral with a darker edge, opening in wet petals, cut stems, and airy white flowers before leather, moss, tobacco leaf, and soft woods start to show. It often feels more strange and seductive than truly black, which makes it a strong pick for anyone who likes vintage-leaning florals with texture…

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Ruby by Cuarzo Signature is a sweet, fruit-forward floral perfume that wraps juicy berries in golden honey and creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe raspberry, tropical mango, and tart black currant, balanced by zesty Amalfi lemon and a prickle of fresh ginger. As the sparkling fruit settles, a…

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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, Petale Noir or Ruby?

Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories. Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petale Noir or Ruby?

Ruby lasts longest (Ruby 80/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petale Noir or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 72/100, Petale Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petale Noir and Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Petale Noir or Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale Noir and Ruby?

Petale Noir has top notes of Magnolia, Hyacinth, Violet Leaf and Lotus, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf and Patchouli. Ruby has top notes of Ginger, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of White Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.