Fragrance comparison

Ruby Rose vs NoMad

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 627 ratings analysed

Ruby Rose

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.5917 votes

Rank #44,840 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

NoMad

Bond No 9

4.26610 votes

Rank #3,548 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NoMad takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
NoMad
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Ruby Rose1/5

NoMad4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

NoMadBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

4.26/ 5 · 610 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNoMadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

35%Like

35%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

58%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

553 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNoMad

SillageNoMad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value34

Category winnerRuby RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

fruity100%

rose92%

oud84%

sweet77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both rose, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAmberDatesBlack CurrantAgarwood (Oud)Oriental notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantPearQuince

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)Violet LeavesOrris

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Amber, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day78

Night100

Spring77

Summer40

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men15

Unisex57

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,548

PerfumerMiroslav Petkov

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerNoMadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Bond No 9 NoMad opens with a tart, glossy mix of black currant, pear, and quince, then settles into rose, softened oud, and a creamy amber vanilla base. It reads modern, fruity, and polished rather than dark or animalic. This suits shoppers who want a rose oud that feels smooth, sweet, and easy to wear. Strong project…

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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, Ruby Rose or NoMad?

NoMad takes 4 of 5 categories. Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes; NoMad is rated 4.26/5 from 610 votes. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose NoMad for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Rose or NoMad?

NoMad lasts longest (NoMad 80/100, Ruby Rose 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Rose or NoMad?

NoMad projects furthest (NoMad 70/100, Ruby Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Rose and NoMad smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Ruby Rose or NoMad better for summer or winter?

Ruby Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Rose and NoMad?

Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud). NoMad has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Quince, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Violet Leaves and Orris, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.