Fragrance comparison

Kākh-e Marmar vs Ruler

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kākh-e Marmar

Gaia Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #72,555 AnimalicPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%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?

Kākh-e Marmar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kākh-e Marmar
Choose it for a animalic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ruler
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kākh-e Marmar3/4

Ruler1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kākh-e Marmar
Sillage & projection: Kākh-e Marmar
Value for money: Kākh-e Marmar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ruler

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kākh-e MarmarGaia Parfums

RulerARgENTUM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKākh-e Marmar

SillageKākh-e Marmar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerKākh-e MarmarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

leather77%

musky69%

woody61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

OrrisSaffronJasmine

Heart3 to 5 hours

Turkish RoseTuberoseAmber

Base8 to 12+ hours

CastoreumMuskThailand OudMysore SandalwoodAustralian Sandalwood

Top

Argentinian LemonJuniper Berries

Heart

TuberosePink PepperTurkish Rose

Base

GingerAmberJasmine

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Turkish Rose, Tuberose and Amber. Durations are only published for Kākh-e Marmar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,555

PerfumerAnas Sabrani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,566

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRulerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kākh-e Marmar by Gaia Parfums is an intense woody floral musk that balances plush powdery florals against a pungent, animalic base. The opening introduces buttery orris, dry saffron, and radiant jasmine, giving an immediate sensation of thick cosmetic powder and earthy spice. As it settles, rich Turkish rose and heavy…

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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, Kākh-e Marmar or Ruler?

Kākh-e Marmar takes 3 of 4 categories. Kākh-e Marmar is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Ruler is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Kākh-e Marmar for a animalic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Ruler for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kākh-e Marmar or Ruler?

Kākh-e Marmar lasts longest (Kākh-e Marmar 100/100, Ruler 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kākh-e Marmar or Ruler?

Kākh-e Marmar projects furthest (Kākh-e Marmar 100/100, Ruler 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kākh-e Marmar and Ruler smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Turkish Rose, Tuberose and Amber.

Is Kākh-e Marmar or Ruler better for summer or winter?

Kākh-e Marmar suits day or night wear; Ruler suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kākh-e Marmar and Ruler?

Kākh-e Marmar has top notes of Orris, Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Tuberose and Amber, a base of Castoreum, Musk, Thailand Oud and Mysore 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.