Fragrance comparison

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition vs Ruler

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

4 wins

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #7,013 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%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 EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 4 categories.

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery 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.

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition4/4

Ruler0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

RulerARgENTUM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 79%Had 21%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

50%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

107 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value25

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

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

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#62,566

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The 2017 Edition of Byzance EDT from Rochas presents an oriental spicy profile focused on aldehydes, carnation, and heliotrope. Designed for women who appreciate classic compositions, this scent provides a crisp, powdery character suited for cooler autumn days. It offers a distinct, mature approach to floral spice, fu…

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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 EDT 2017 Edition or Ruler?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 4 categories. Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes; Ruler is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery 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 EDT 2017 Edition or Ruler?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Ruler 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Ruler?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Ruler 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Ruler smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Ruler better for summer or winter?

Ruler suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Ruler?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition has top notes of Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation and Basil, heart notes of Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Anise, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. 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.