Fragrance comparison

The Ruler vs Eros

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Ruler

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Eros

Thera Cosméticos

3.119 votes

Rank #68,237 WoodyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Ruler takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Eros
Choose it for a woody and anis character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Ruler3/4

Eros1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The RulerThe Dua Brand

ErosThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 54%Had 23%Want 23%

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

11%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityThe Ruler

SillageThe Ruler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerErosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm 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

Top

AniseLavenderFennelBasil

Heart

SandalowoodPatchouliVetiverCardamom

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Lavender, Cardamom and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,237

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe RulerHigher 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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Thera Cosméticos Eros opens with a sharp burst of star anise, bitter fennel, and fresh basil over cool lavender. As the herbal top settles, sandalwood and patchouli add a dry woody base anchored by oakmoss. Built for crisp autumn mornings, this aromatic fougere delivers a classic barbershop style without modern synthe…

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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 Eros?

The Ruler takes 3 of 4 categories. The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Eros is rated 3.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Eros for a woody and anis character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Ruler or Eros?

The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Eros 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Ruler or Eros?

The Ruler projects furthest (The Ruler 63/100, Eros 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Ruler and Eros smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Lavender, Cardamom and Oakmoss.

Is The Ruler or Eros better for summer or winter?

The Ruler suits evening wear; Eros suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Ruler and Eros?

The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Eros has top notes of Anise, Lavender, Fennel and Basil, heart notes of Sandalowood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.