Fragrance comparison

Arezzo vs The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Arezzo

Naughton & Wilson

4.1147 votes

Rank #10,478 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,896 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arezzo
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Arezzo1/7

The King5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArezzoNaughton & Wilson

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

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

56%Love

17%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

41 votes

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value36

Category winnerArezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinBergamot

Heart

BrandySpicesPlumOrrisLabdanum

Base

TobaccoIncensePatchouliCambodian OudMuskAmbergris

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Labdanum, Tobacco and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer9

Fall96

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,478

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#7,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arezzo by Naughton and Wilson is a woody, spicy fragrance centered on plum brandy, tobacco, and oud. Launched in 2024, it offers a mature profile suited for cool-weather evenings. The opening features bright mandarin and bergamot, transitioning into a resinous, spiced heart. It is a sturdy, masculine release that perf…

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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, Arezzo or The King?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories. Arezzo is rated 4.11/5 from 47 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Arezzo for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arezzo or The King?

They last about the same: The King 81/100, Arezzo 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arezzo or The King?

Projection is very close: Arezzo 68/100, The King 68/100 for sillage.

Do Arezzo and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Plum, Labdanum, Tobacco and Incense.

Is Arezzo or The King better for summer or winter?

For summer, The King is the stronger pick. For winter, Arezzo is the stronger pick. Arezzo suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arezzo and The King?

Arezzo has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Brandy, Spices, Plum and Orris, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Patchouli and Cambodian Oud. 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.