Fragrance comparison

Tropical Mirage vs Black Ruby

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Tropical Mirage

Joterc

4.4212 votes

Rank #38,465 MarineSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Black Ruby

Lydeen

2.405 votes

Rank #64,653 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tropical Mirage
Choose it for a marine and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Ruby
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tropical Mirage1/4

Black Ruby3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tropical MirageJoterc

Black RubyLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

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

58%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityBlack Ruby

SillageBlack Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

rum84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLemonRum

Heart

Aquatic notesPink Pepper

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

RumPineappleRaspberryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodPatchouliCypriolAmberTonkaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rum, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall31

Winter8

Day100

Night55

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,465

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTropical MirageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tropical Mirage by Joterc delivers a bright blast of tropical fruit and sea air, capturing the easygoing vibe of South Florida. Pineapple and sharp lemon dominate the first spray, settling quickly into a warm, salty breeze. It suits anyone looking for a relaxed, sun-drenched signature scent that feels clean, light, an…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tropical Mirage or Black Ruby?

Black Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Tropical Mirage is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Black Ruby is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Tropical Mirage for a marine and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Ruby for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tropical Mirage or Black Ruby?

Black Ruby lasts longest (Black Ruby 80/100, Tropical Mirage 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tropical Mirage or Black Ruby?

Black Ruby projects furthest (Black Ruby 75/100, Tropical Mirage 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tropical Mirage and Black Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rum, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Tropical Mirage or Black Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tropical Mirage and Black Ruby?

Tropical Mirage has top notes of Pineapple, Lemon and Rum, heart notes of Aquatic notes and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.