Fragrance comparison

Adventure vs King David

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

3 wins

Adventure

Adidas

4.07117 votes

Rank #7,105 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

King David

Judith Muller

2.005 votes

Rank #73,783 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adventure takes 3 of 4 categories.

Adventure
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
King David
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Adventure3/4

King David1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdventureAdidas

King DavidJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 10%Had 52%Want 38%

2.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAdventure

SillageKing David

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAdventureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

lavender56%

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 = shared

Top

PetitgrainRosemaryLavenderCorianderGreen NotesBasilBergamot

Heart

GeraniumPineFernClary SageCyclamenCarnation

Base

oak mossTonka BeanLeatherAmberVirginia CedarFirMusk

Top

LavenderRosemaryPetitgrainLaurelsBergamot

Heart

CarnationAldehydesPineGeraniumCinnamonRoseFern

Base

OakmossCedarMuskTonka BeanAmberFir

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall50

Winter12

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

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#7,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#73,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAdventureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adventure by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adventure was launched in 1992. Top notes are Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender, Coriander, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Geranium, Pine, Fern, Clary Sage, Cyclamen and Carnation; base notes are oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amber, Virginia…

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King David is an aromatic fougere for men that leans into the classic profiles of 1974. It balances bright bergamot and petitgrain against a heart of carnation and pine. The dry-down relies on a traditional foundation of oakmoss and cedar, making it a strong choice for professional settings in cooler spring weather. I…

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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, Adventure or King David?

Adventure takes 3 of 4 categories. Adventure is rated 4.07/5 from 117 votes; King David is rated 2.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Adventure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose King David for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Adventure or King David?

Adventure lasts longest (Adventure 74/100, King David 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adventure or King David?

King David projects furthest (King David 81/100, Adventure 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adventure and King David smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender and Bergamot.

Is Adventure or King David better for summer or winter?

Adventure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adventure and King David?

Adventure has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Geranium, Pine, Fern and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amber. King David has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Petitgrain and Laurels, heart notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Pine and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.