Forever Wanted Elixir vs The Ruler
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Forever Wanted ElixirChoose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The RulerChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Forever Wanted Elixir2/4
The Ruler2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Ruler
- Sillage & projection
- The Ruler
- Value for money
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forever Wanted Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forever Wanted ElixirAzzaroThe RulerThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,870 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
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 hate54%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
5%Hate
1,529 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
Category winners
LongevityThe Ruler
SillageThe Ruler
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForever Wanted ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
fruity91%
sweet83%
aromatic74%
animalic65%
citrus56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryGreen MandarinBergamot
Heart
CardamomLavenderClary Sage
Base
LeatherWolfwoodVetiver
Notes
juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#712
PerfumerClémentine Girard, Honorine Blanc, Sophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews299
Overall rank#67,127
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro Forever Wanted Elixir is a bold leather-forward fragrance designed for men who appreciate a mix of fruit and animalic grit. Featuring a sharp raspberry opening and a smooth, resinous dry-down, this 2025 release leans into autumn and winter wear. It is a confident, modern composition that bridges the gap between…
Reviews →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…
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, Forever Wanted Elixir or The Ruler?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Forever Wanted Elixir is rated 3.99/5 from 1,870 votes; The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Forever Wanted Elixir for a leather and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Forever Wanted Elixir or The Ruler?
The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Forever Wanted Elixir 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forever Wanted Elixir or The Ruler?
Projection is very close: The Ruler 63/100, Forever Wanted Elixir 62/100 for sillage.
Do Forever Wanted Elixir and The Ruler smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Clary Sage.
Is Forever Wanted Elixir or The Ruler better for summer or winter?
The Ruler suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forever Wanted Elixir and The Ruler?
Forever Wanted Elixir has top notes of Raspberry, Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Leather, Wolfwood and Vetiver. The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli.
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