Red Ruby vs Black Amethyst
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Red Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories.
Red RubyChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Red Ruby5/7
Black Amethyst2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Amethyst
- Community sentiment
- Black Amethyst
- Longevity
- Red Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Red Ruby
- Value for money
- Red Ruby
- Versatility
- Red Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Red Ruby
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Red RubyArmafBlack AmethystBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%
4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerBlack AmethystRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
46%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
147 votes
36%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
538 votes
Category winnerBlack AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRed Ruby
SillageRed Ruby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed RubyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
tropical69%
white floral61%
woody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
LitchiTuberose
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine
Heart
GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer56
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Category winnerRed RubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,217
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#27,641
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Category winnerRed RubyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Red Ruby opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a crisp touch of lily-of-the-valley. The composition quickly shifts into a tropical heart where sweet litchi and creamy tuberose take center stage. As it settles onto the skin, a rich base of vanilla and warm sandalwood emerges, creati…
Reviews →Black Amethyst settles on the skin with an intense, resinous warmth that feels tailored for crisp autumn nights. The scent opens with a sharp flash of peony and citrus, but the true weight of the composition lies in its earthy patchouli and dry sandalwood foundation. It acts as a dramatic, long-lasting choice for even…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Red Ruby or Black Amethyst?
Red Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories. Red Ruby is rated 4.00/5 from 147 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Red Ruby for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Red Ruby or Black Amethyst?
Red Ruby lasts longest (Red Ruby 67/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Red Ruby or Black Amethyst?
Red Ruby projects furthest (Red Ruby 70/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Red Ruby and Black Amethyst smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose.
Is Red Ruby or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?
For summer, Red Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Ruby is the stronger pick. Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Red Ruby and Black Amethyst?
Red Ruby has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Litchi and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Black Amethyst has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Peony and Camelia, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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