Fragrance comparison

Ruler vs Byzance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,884 ratings analysed

Ruler

ARgENTUM

3.789 votes

Rank #62,566 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Byzance

Rochas

3.771,875 votes

Rank #345 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ruler
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Ruler0/4

Byzance4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RulerARgENTUM

ByzanceRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

11%Like

56%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

46%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,809 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityByzance

SillageByzance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value54

Category winnerByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Argentinian LemonJuniper Berries

Heart

TuberosePink PepperTurkish Rose

Base

GingerAmberJasmine

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationCardamomBasilMandarin OrangeLemonGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmineOrris RootAniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Turkish Rose, Amber 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

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,566

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#345

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews228

Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Byzance is a storied oriental spicy fragrance for women, defined by its rich opening of aldehydes and carnation. It evolves into a complex floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a warm, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy opulent, long-lasting scents with a s…

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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, Ruler or Byzance?

Byzance takes 4 of 4 categories. Ruler is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes. Choose Ruler for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ruler or Byzance?

Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 75/100, Ruler 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruler or Byzance?

Byzance projects furthest (Byzance 69/100, Ruler 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruler and Byzance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Amber and Jasmine.

Is Ruler or Byzance better for summer or winter?

Ruler suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruler and Byzance?

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. Byzance has top notes of Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber and Musk.