Ruthenium vs Oath for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oath for Him takes 5 of 7 categories.
RutheniumChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oath for HimChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ruthenium2/7
Oath for Him5/7
- 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
RutheniumStefano RicciOath for HimAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.31/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%
3.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%
Category winnerOath for HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
23%Hate
26 votes
19%Love
54%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerOath for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuthenium
SillageOath for Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOath for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
earthy69%
musky61%
woody100%
earthy92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantOrangeBergamotGreen Apple
Heart
PatchouliJasmineelemiRose
Base
Woody NotesMuskOakmossVanillaAmber
Top
WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple
Heart
JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose
Base
MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orange, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer75
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night83
Spring69
Summer69
Fall100
Winter46
Day100
Night46
Category winnerRutheniumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,295
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOath for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStefano 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,…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Ruthenium or Oath for Him?
Oath for Him takes 5 of 7 categories. Ruthenium is rated 3.31/5 from 26 votes; Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Ruthenium for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruthenium or Oath for Him?
Ruthenium lasts longest (Ruthenium 64/100, Oath for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruthenium or Oath for Him?
Projection is very close: Oath for Him 51/100, Ruthenium 50/100 for sillage.
Do Ruthenium and Oath for Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and musky accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orange, Bergamot and Patchouli.
Is Ruthenium or Oath for Him better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruthenium is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruthenium is the stronger pick. Ruthenium suits daytime wear; Oath for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruthenium and Oath for Him?
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. 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.
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