Rudis
Nobile 1942Eau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Rudis vs. Sword Dancer
Is Rudis better than Sword Dancer?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
FrankincenseBergamotVetiver
woodywarm spicyambersweetaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Rudis and Sword Dancer?
| Rudis | Sword Dancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Antonio Alessandria | Benoit Bergia |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Rudis and Sword Dancer smell?
Rudis
Leather
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Smoky
Fruity
Sweet
Aromatic
Sword Dancer
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Rum
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Balsamic
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rudis and Sword Dancer share?
Top
Dried FruitsFruity NotesRed WineBergamot
CardamomBergamot
Heart
GeraniumCedarwoodRoseSaffronClove
LabdanumRumArtemisia
Base
FrankincenseLeathery NotesMusky NotesPatchouliVetiverImmortelle
SandalwoodFrankincenseBalsam FirVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
LabdanumFrankincense
Spicy Notes
SaffronClove
Cardamom
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Gourmandy Notes
Red Wine
Rum
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Rudis and Sword Dancer work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Rudis or Sword Dancer?
| Rudis | Sword Dancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Rudis and Sword Dancer?
Eight hours of this. The wine-to-incense arc plays itself out, no touch-ups needed. Bold, smoky, unapologetic. This fragrance doesn't whisper, it makes itself heard.Rudis
The rum note is the pivot. It keeps the incense and fir from going austere, but doesn't let the sweetness win either. A fragrance built for someone who dresses well without trying too hard.Sword Dancer
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