Fragrance comparison

Byzance vs Ruler

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,884 ratings analysed

4 wins

Byzance

Rochas

3.771,875 votes

Rank #345 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Ruler

ARgENTUM

3.789 votes

Rank #62,566 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance takes 4 of 4 categories.

Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ruler
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Byzance4/4

Ruler0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByzanceRochas

RulerARgENTUM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,809 votes

33%Love

11%Like

56%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityByzance

SillageByzance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value25

Category winnerByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationCardamomBasilMandarin OrangeLemonGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmineOrris RootAniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMuskVanillaCedar

Top

Argentinian LemonJuniper Berries

Heart

TuberosePink PepperTurkish Rose

Base

GingerAmberJasmine

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Turkish Rose, Jasmine 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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#345

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews228

Overall rank#62,566

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byzance is a storied oriental spicy fragrance for women, defined by its rich opening of aldehydes and carnation. It evolves into a complex floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a warm, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy opulent, long-lasting scents with a s…

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Ruler by ARgENTUM opens with a sharp burst of Argentinian lemon and tart juniper berries before shifting into spicy pink pepper and green tuberose. A dry-down of zesty ginger, warm amber, and subtle jasmine sits close to the skin. It works best during crisp spring mornings or mild autumn afternoons when you want a cle…

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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, Byzance or Ruler?

Byzance takes 4 of 4 categories. Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes; Ruler is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ruler for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byzance or Ruler?

Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 75/100, Ruler 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byzance or Ruler?

Byzance projects furthest (Byzance 69/100, Ruler 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byzance and Ruler smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Byzance or Ruler better for summer or winter?

Ruler suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byzance and Ruler?

Byzance has top notes of Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber and Musk. Ruler has top notes of Argentinian Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Tuberose, Pink Pepper and Turkish Rose, a base of Ginger, Amber and Jasmine.