Fragrance comparison

The Ruler vs Insurrection Iron Man

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

The Ruler

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Insurrection Iron Man

Reyane Tradition

4.2010 votes

Rank #37,789 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Insurrection Iron Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Ruler2/4

Insurrection Iron Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The RulerThe Dua Brand

Insurrection Iron ManReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

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

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityThe Ruler

SillageThe Ruler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

anis77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match67%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

Top

AniseIrisLavenderCarawayBasilBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

SandalwoodJuniper BerriesCardamomPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base

LeatherOakmossTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManHigher 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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Insurrection Iron Man by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a heavy anise profile. It leans into a leathery and herbal complexity during its development, making it an interesting wear for those who prefer dark, spiced scents over lighter citrus compositions. This is a robust choice …

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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 Insurrection Iron Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Insurrection Iron Man is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Insurrection Iron Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Ruler or Insurrection Iron Man?

The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Insurrection Iron Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Ruler or Insurrection Iron Man?

The Ruler projects furthest (The Ruler 63/100, Insurrection Iron Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Ruler and Insurrection Iron Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is The Ruler or Insurrection Iron Man better for summer or winter?

The Ruler suits evening wear; Insurrection Iron Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Ruler and Insurrection Iron Man?

The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Insurrection Iron Man has top notes of Anise, Iris, Lavender and Caraway, heart notes of Sandalwood, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Amber.