Fragrance comparison

Rosa Nera Oud vs Ruby Rose

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rosa Nera Oud

Angelo Caroli

3.8621 votes

Rank #50,929 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Rose

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.5917 votes

Rank #44,840 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Nera Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rosa Nera Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rosa Nera Oud3/5

Ruby Rose2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosa Nera OudAngelo Caroli

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

Category winnerRosa Nera OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRosa Nera Oud

SillageRosa Nera Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRuby RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

amber84%

woody77%

oud69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, rose and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseClovesBlack CurrantRaspberryCinnamon

Heart

PatchouliIncenseSandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinMusk

Notes

RoseAmberDatesBlack CurrantAgarwood (Oud)Oriental notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Currant, 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

Spring13

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRuby RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosa Nera Oud opens with a dark, jammy rose that immediately clashes with the sharp bite of cloves and sour black currant. This is not a fresh garden rose. It is thick and heavy, weighted down by a sweet raspberry syrup and dry cinnamon. As the fragrance settles on skin, a dusty incense and earthy patchouli emerge, tu…

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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, Rosa Nera Oud or Ruby Rose?

Rosa Nera Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Rosa Nera Oud is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes; Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Rosa Nera Oud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosa Nera Oud or Ruby Rose?

Rosa Nera Oud lasts longest (Rosa Nera Oud 77/100, Ruby Rose 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosa Nera Oud or Ruby Rose?

Rosa Nera Oud projects furthest (Rosa Nera Oud 73/100, Ruby Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosa Nera Oud and Ruby Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, rose and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Rosa Nera Oud or Ruby Rose better for summer or winter?

Rosa Nera Oud suits evening wear; Ruby Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosa Nera Oud and Ruby Rose?

Rosa Nera Oud has top notes of Rose, Cloves, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense and Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Benzoin and Musk. Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud).