Avant Ruby Eau de Parfum bottle Avant Ruby
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2025 Year 2012
£ Price Tier ££
Black Muscs Eau de Parfum bottle Black Muscs

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Avant Ruby
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Black Muscs
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Avant Ruby
A vibrant, dupe-style scent that splits opinions with its initial sharp citrus, but wins over many with its soft, floral dry down. It's a fresh take on rose, perfect for everyday wear.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Muscs
If you're after a clean, radiant rose with a musky backdrop, Black Muscs delivers - but don't expect 'black' or animalic depth. It's a crowd-pleasing fresh scent, perfect for those who want a delicate, bright take on rose and often find the Montale comparison unflattering.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 36% 29%
Floral 20% 25%
Fruity 6% 2%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 19% 16%
Warm 9% 7%
Woody 9% 7%
Earthy 10% 11%
Animalic 12% 18%
Fresh 19% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Avant Ruby EdP
Black Muscs EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 32% vs 52%
Lemon 29% vs 47%
Only in Avant Ruby
Tangerine 38%
Shared Notes
Rose 29% vs 49%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 62%
Amber 28% vs 37%

Accords

Avant Ruby Black Muscs
100%
Citrus
98%
51%
Rose
100%
49%
Musky
93%
Powdery
91%
Floral
65%
46%
Amber
64%
Patchouli
62%
Woody
57%
45%
Aromatic
49%
Citrus shared
100%
98%
Rose shared
51%
100%
Musky shared
49%
93%
91%
65%
Amber shared
46%
64%
62%
57%
Aromatic shared
45%
49%

Performance

Avant Ruby Black Muscs
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Avant Ruby

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual and everyday wear, even for sport, as it performs well in warmer weather. While pleasant for office and date settings, the initial sharpness might be a bit much for very formal events.

Black Muscs

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it an excellent choice for daily wear, particularly in an office setting. The delicate rose and musky drydown offer versatility for casual outings and even semi-formal events, though it lacks the boldness for a truly sporty context.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
93%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Rose, Musky accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Avant Ruby
Black Muscs
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