Fragrance comparison

Lavender vs The Ruler

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Lavender

Parfumane

4.676 votes

Rank #31,496 AromaticLavender

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59%scent match

Closely related

The Ruler

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,561 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Lavender
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Lavender2/5

The Ruler2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavenderParfumane

The RulerThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Ruler

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLavenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy65%

woody53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderBergamotCedar

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverCaraway

Notes

juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerThe RulerLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,496

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLavenderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfumane Lavender offers a fresh, herbal wake-up call centered on aromatic French lavender and warm green cardamom. The opening delivers a zesty spark of bergamot that quickly softens into dry cedar wood, giving the fragrance a clean, barbershop-fresh atmosphere without feeling dated. Earthy vetiver and subtle carawa…

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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, Lavender or The Ruler?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Lavender is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lavender for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavender or The Ruler?

The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Lavender 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavender or The Ruler?

Projection is very close: Lavender 63/100, The Ruler 63/100 for sillage.

Do Lavender and The Ruler smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Lavender or The Ruler better for summer or winter?

Lavender suits daytime wear; The Ruler suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavender and The Ruler?

Lavender has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and Caraway. The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli.