Fragrance comparison

Ruthenium vs Un1t3d Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Ruthenium

Stefano Ricci

3.3126 votes

Rank #63,295 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Un1t3d Man

Blauer

4.3534 votes

Rank #28,158 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un1t3d Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ruthenium
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Un1t3d Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ruthenium1/7

Un1t3d Man6/7

Ratings & consensus: Un1t3d Man
Community sentiment: Un1t3d Man
Longevity: Ruthenium
Sillage & projection: Un1t3d Man
Value for money: Un1t3d Man
Versatility: Un1t3d Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Un1t3d Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RutheniumStefano Ricci

Un1t3d ManBlauer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%

4.35/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 46%Had 28%Want 27%

Category winnerUn1t3d ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

23%Hate

26 votes

50%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerUn1t3d ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRuthenium

SillageUn1t3d Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value61

Category winnerUn1t3d ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

smoky69%

leather61%

Scent match16%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantOrangeBergamotGreen Apple

Heart

PatchouliJasmineelemiRose

Base

Woody NotesMuskOakmossVanillaAmber

Top

elemiGreen AppleCardamomBergamot

Heart

LeatherPitosporumIncense

Base

AmberOakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Apple, Patchouli and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer75

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter63

Day100

Night81

Category winnerUn1t3d ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,158

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerUn1t3d ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Blauer Un1t3d Man opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple, citrusy bergamot, and warm cardamom, backed immediately by a piney resinous hit of elemi. As the bright top notes settle, dry leather and smoky incense take center stage, softened slightly by pitosporum blossoms. The base grounds the composition in earth…

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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, Ruthenium or Un1t3d Man?

Un1t3d Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Ruthenium is rated 3.31/5 from 26 votes; Un1t3d Man is rated 4.35/5 from 34 votes. Choose Ruthenium for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Un1t3d Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruthenium or Un1t3d Man?

Ruthenium lasts longest (Ruthenium 64/100, Un1t3d Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruthenium or Un1t3d Man?

Un1t3d Man projects furthest (Un1t3d Man 54/100, Ruthenium 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruthenium and Un1t3d Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Apple, Patchouli and elemi.

Is Ruthenium or Un1t3d Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruthenium is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruthenium is the stronger pick. Ruthenium suits daytime wear; Un1t3d Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruthenium and Un1t3d Man?

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. Un1t3d Man has top notes of elemi, Green Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Pitosporum and Incense, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.