Fragrance comparison

Firence Eau de Parfum vs The Ruler

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

Firence Eau de Parfum

Stefano Ricci

4.4231 votes

Rank #40,764 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

The Ruler

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Ruler takes 3 of 4 categories.

Firence Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Firence Eau de Parfum1/4

The Ruler3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Ruler
Sillage & projection: The Ruler
Value for money: The Ruler
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Firence Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Firence Eau de ParfumStefano Ricci

The RulerThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Ruler

SillageThe Ruler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe RulerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPetitgrainPepperNeroli

Heart

juniper berryAromatic SpicesLavenderCardamomSageIris

Base

VetiverOakmossLeatherOud

Notes

juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, juniper berry, Lavender and Cardamom. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall92

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Firence Eau de Parfum by Stefano Ricci is a clean, sharp aromatic cologne built around crisp Italian citrus, fresh garden herbs, and dark woody base notes. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bitter petitgrain, zesty bergamot, and spicy black pepper, softened by a clean neroli note that smells like a freshly ir…

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The Ruler by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere fragrance for men that revisits vintage barbershop traditions from the mid-1980s. It opens with a brisk, herbal punch of lavender, clary sage, basil, and bright lemon, sharpened by spicy caraway and anise. As the opening settles, dry woods take over, bringing cedar, sa…

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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, Firence Eau de Parfum or The Ruler?

The Ruler takes 3 of 4 categories. Firence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.42/5 from 31 votes; The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Firence Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Firence Eau de Parfum or The Ruler?

The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Firence Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Firence Eau de Parfum or The Ruler?

The Ruler projects furthest (The Ruler 63/100, Firence Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Firence Eau de Parfum and The Ruler smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, juniper berry, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is Firence Eau de Parfum or The Ruler better for summer or winter?

Firence Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; The Ruler suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Firence Eau de Parfum and The Ruler?

Firence Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Pepper and Neroli, heart notes of juniper berry, Aromatic Spices, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Leather and Oud. The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli.