Fragrance comparison

Jade vs The Ruler

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

Jade

Olivier Durbano

3.81249 votes

Rank #9,915 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%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.

Jade
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Jade1/4

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: Jade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JadeOlivier Durbano

The RulerThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 60%Had 40%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 hate

30%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

249 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Ruler

SillageThe Ruler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe RulerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaMintAniseCardamom

Heart

CassiaJasmineIris

Base

ImmortelleHollyVetiverOakmossAmberPatchouliMusk

Notes

juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex74

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#67,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olivier Durbano's Jade opens with a sharp, medicinal blast of green tea and fresh mint, backed by the licorice-like warmth of anise. It is a dry, green, aromatic experience that feels like walking through a damp forest after a heavy rain. As the fragrance warms on your skin, the initial sharpness softens into a quiet,…

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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, Jade or The Ruler?

The Ruler takes 3 of 4 categories. Jade is rated 3.81/5 from 249 votes; The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Jade for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Jade or The Ruler?

The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Jade 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jade or The Ruler?

The Ruler projects furthest (The Ruler 63/100, Jade 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jade and The Ruler smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Jade or The Ruler better for summer or winter?

The Ruler suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jade and The Ruler?

Jade has top notes of Tea, Mint, Anise and Cardamom, heart notes of Cassia, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Immortelle, Holly, Vetiver and Oakmoss. The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli.