First Parfum vs Ruler
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
6%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
RulerChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
First Parfum4/4
Ruler0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- First Parfum
- Value for money
- First Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsRulerARgENTUMWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
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 hate47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
298 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
Category winners
LongevityFirst Parfum
SillageFirst Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
white floral100%
tuberose92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match6%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
Top
Argentinian LemonJuniper Berries
Heart
TuberosePink PepperTurkish Rose
Base
GingerAmberJasmine
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose and Amber. Durations are only published for First Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,436
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#62,566
PerfumerDelphine Thierry
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, First Parfum or Ruler?
First Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Ruler is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruler for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Ruler?
First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Ruler 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Parfum or Ruler?
First Parfum projects furthest (First Parfum 65/100, Ruler 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Parfum and Ruler smell similar?
Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose and Amber.
Is First Parfum or Ruler better for summer or winter?
First Parfum suits evening wear; Ruler suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Parfum and Ruler?
First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood. 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.
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