Fragrance comparison

The Ruler vs Art 01 - Acqua Mia

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Ruler

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,057 AromaticWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

Art 01 - Acqua Mia

Profumi d'Art X Armaf

4.2722 votes

Rank #38,471 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Ruler takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Art 01 - Acqua Mia
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Ruler3/5

Art 01 - Acqua Mia2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Ruler
Sillage & projection: The Ruler
Value for money: Art 01 - Acqua Mia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): The Ruler
Fragranxe ranking: Art 01 - Acqua Mia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The RulerThe Dua Brand

Art 01 - Acqua MiaProfumi d'Art X Armaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

59%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityThe Ruler

SillageThe Ruler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerArt 01 - Acqua MiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonBergamotCardamomBasilMint

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisJasmineLavenderRose

Base3 to 5 hours

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisAgarwoodOakmossVetiverTonka

Category winnerThe RulerLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall21

Winter14

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men72

Unisex22

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,471

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArt 01 - Acqua MiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Art 01 - Acqua Mia by Profumi d'Art X Armaf opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and bright bergamot, backed immediately by cool mint and green basil. Spicy cardamom adds an early kick before the scent eases into a cleaner floral heart. There, lavender and iris introduce a light, powdery calm that softens the brisk…

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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, The Ruler or Art 01 - Acqua Mia?

The Ruler takes 3 of 5 categories. The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Art 01 - Acqua Mia is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Art 01 - Acqua Mia for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Ruler or Art 01 - Acqua Mia?

The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Art 01 - Acqua Mia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Ruler or Art 01 - Acqua Mia?

The Ruler projects furthest (The Ruler 63/100, Art 01 - Acqua Mia 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Ruler and Art 01 - Acqua Mia smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is The Ruler or Art 01 - Acqua Mia better for summer or winter?

The Ruler suits evening wear; Art 01 - Acqua Mia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Ruler and Art 01 - Acqua Mia?

The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Art 01 - Acqua Mia has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Basil, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Lavender and Rose, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.