Fragrance comparison

Relax vs Black Ruby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Relax

Armaf

4.673 votes

Rank #42,371 LeatherMusky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #74,762 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Relax takes 2 of 4 categories.

Relax
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Relax2/4

Black Ruby0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RelaxArmaf

Black RubyLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 60%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRelaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

musky83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

smoky30%

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both leather and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleRaspberry

Heart

Ylang-YlangOsmanthusJasmineMoss

Base

LeatherMuskCedarwoodAmber

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Raspberry and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#74,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRelaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Relax starts with a bright splash of tart pineapple and sweet raspberry, grounded immediately by a sharp citrus edge of bergamot. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a rich floral heart of ylang-ylang and mossy green tones emerges, creating an unexpected earthy contrast. The dry-down is dominated by a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Relax or Black Ruby?

Relax takes 2 of 4 categories. Relax is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Relax for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Relax or Black Ruby?

They last about the same: Relax 80/100, Black Ruby 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Relax or Black Ruby?

Projection is very close: Relax 75/100, Black Ruby 75/100 for sillage.

Do Relax and Black Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Raspberry and Jasmine.

Is Relax or Black Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Relax and Black Ruby?

Relax has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Moss, a base of Leather, Musk, Cedarwood 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.