Fragrance comparison

104 vs The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

104

ScentBar

4.2313 votes

Rank #48,985 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,896 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

104 takes 3 of 5 categories.

104
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

1043/5

The King2/5

Ratings & consensus: The King
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 104
Sillage & projection: 104
Value for money: 104
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The King

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

104ScentBar

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 13%Had 15%Want 72%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerThe KingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity104

Sillage104

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value36

Category winner104Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

balsamic48%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

LabdanumelemiHeliotropeIncenseGeranium

Base

BenzoinAmbergrisVanillaCinnamonPatchouliWhite MuskMusk

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Heliotrope, Incense and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,985

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

104 by ScentBar presents a warm, amber-led profile that balances spicy cinnamon against a grounding base of patchouli and vanilla. This composition moves from a sharp bergamot opening into a resinous heart of labdanum and incense. It functions well as an accessible daily scent for those who prefer modern, assertive pr…

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The King by Boadicea the Victorious hits skin with an intense surge of dark plum, saffron, and spiced rum. Cinnamon and cardamom sharpen the rich fruit, giving the opening a sharp bite of dry spice that cuts through crisp winter air. The plum feels stewed and dark rather than fresh or sugary. As the scent settles, de…

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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, 104 or The King?

104 takes 3 of 5 categories. 104 is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose 104 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 104 or The King?

104 lasts longest (104 90/100, The King 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 104 or The King?

104 projects furthest (104 78/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 104 and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Heliotrope, Incense and Geranium.

Is 104 or The King better for summer or winter?

104 suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 104 and The King?

104 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, elemi, Heliotrope and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Ambergris, Vanilla and Cinnamon. The King has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Rum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Leather and Vanilla.