Fragrance comparison

Oath for Him vs Ruthenium

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oath for Him

Ajmal

3.8526 votes

Rank #40,259 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Ruthenium

Stefano Ricci

3.3126 votes

Rank #63,295 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oath for Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oath for Him
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ruthenium
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oath for Him5/7

Ruthenium2/7

Ratings & consensus: Oath for Him
Community sentiment: Oath for Him
Longevity: Ruthenium
Sillage & projection: Oath for Him
Value for money: Oath for Him
Versatility: Ruthenium
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oath for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oath for HimAjmal

RutheniumStefano Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

3.31/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%

Category winnerOath for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

54%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

31%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

23%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerOath for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRuthenium

SillageOath for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value17

Category winnerOath for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber

Top

Black CurrantOrangeBergamotGreen Apple

Heart

PatchouliJasmineelemiRose

Base

Woody NotesMuskOakmossVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night46

Spring63

Summer75

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night83

Category winnerRutheniumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOath for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Oath for Him is a bright, fruity citrus opening that quickly shifts into a cleaner, aromatic heart and a woody, earthy base. The top reads like mixed fruit with lemon and bergamot sparkle, then lavender and soft florals smooth it out. As it dries down, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar take over, giving it a mo…

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Stefano Ricci Ruthenium opens with a bright splash of tart black currant, crisp green apple, juicy orange, and sharp bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the fruity burst settles into an earthy heart of patchouli, light jasmine, and subtle peppery elemi resin. The base introduces warm cedar-style woody notes, dry oakmoss,…

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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, Oath for Him or Ruthenium?

Oath for Him takes 5 of 7 categories. Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Ruthenium is rated 3.31/5 from 26 votes. Choose Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ruthenium for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oath for Him or Ruthenium?

Ruthenium lasts longest (Ruthenium 64/100, Oath for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oath for Him or Ruthenium?

Projection is very close: Oath for Him 51/100, Ruthenium 50/100 for sillage.

Do Oath for Him and Ruthenium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and musky accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Oath for Him or Ruthenium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruthenium is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruthenium is the stronger pick. Oath for Him suits daytime wear; Ruthenium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oath for Him and Ruthenium?

Oath for Him has top notes of Watermelon, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver. Ruthenium has top notes of Black Currant, Orange, Bergamot and Green Apple, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine, elemi and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Oakmoss and Vanilla.