The Ruler vs Firence Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Ruler takes 3 of 4 categories.
The RulerChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Firence Eau de ParfumChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Ruler3/4
Firence Eau de Parfum1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Ruler
- Sillage & projection
- The Ruler
- Value for money
- The Ruler
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Firence Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The RulerThe Dua BrandFirence Eau de ParfumStefano RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
4.42/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
61%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Ruler
SillageThe Ruler
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe RulerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
warm spicy70%
woody60%
earthy50%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotPetitgrainPepperNeroli
Heart
juniper berryAromatic SpicesLavenderCardamomSageIris
Base
VetiverOakmossLeatherOud
InformationalShared notesjuniper berry, Bergamot, Lavender and Cardamom. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer62
Fall92
Winter92
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,057
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,764
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →Firence Eau de Parfum by Stefano Ricci is a clean, sharp aromatic cologne built around crisp Italian citrus, fresh garden herbs, and dark woody base notes. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bitter petitgrain, zesty bergamot, and spicy black pepper, softened by a clean neroli note that smells like a freshly ir…
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, The Ruler or Firence Eau de Parfum?
The Ruler takes 3 of 4 categories. The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Firence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.42/5 from 31 votes. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Firence Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, The Ruler or Firence Eau de Parfum?
The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Firence Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Ruler or Firence Eau de Parfum?
The Ruler projects furthest (The Ruler 63/100, Firence Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Ruler and Firence Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include juniper berry, Bergamot, Lavender and Cardamom.
Is The Ruler or Firence Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
The Ruler suits evening wear; Firence Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Ruler and Firence Eau de Parfum?
The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Firence Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Pepper and Neroli, heart notes of juniper berry, Aromatic Spices, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Leather and Oud.
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