Armour Code Uomo vs TO BE The King
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
TO BE The King takes 3 of 5 categories.
Armour Code UomoChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
TO BE The KingChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Armour Code Uomo2/5
TO BE The King3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Armour Code Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- TO BE The King
- Sillage & projection
- TO BE The King
- Value for money
- Armour Code Uomo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- TO BE The King
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Armour Code UomoPARIS CORNERTO BE The KingPoliceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 51%Had 6%Want 44%
3.61/ 5 · 341 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerArmour Code UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
21%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
17%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
341 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTO BE The King
SillageTO BE The King
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArmour Code UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CardamomGreen AppleGreen Mandarin
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegOrange BlossomLavender
Base3 to 5 hours
Tonka BeanAmberLeather
Top
NutmegCardamomCedarLemonBay Leaf
Heart
LavenderCashmere WoodAmberArtemisia
Base
Woodsy NotesTonka BeanOrange BlossomResins
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Lavender. Durations are only published for Armour Code Uomo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring77
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,179
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#10,820
PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerTO BE The KingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmour Code Uomo by PARIS CORNER is an amber spicy fragrance built around sweet warmth, aromatic herbs, and crisp fruit. It opens with an energizing mix of green apple, green mandarin, and cool cardamom. This tart, fresh spicy start soon softens as lavender, delicate orange blossom, and warm nutmeg step forward in the…
Reviews →TO BE The King by Police opens with a sharp burst of lemon, nutmeg, and cardamom before settling into a warm amber and lavender heart. Cashmere wood and tonka bean build a sweet, resinous base that sits close to the skin. It works best during chilly autumn evenings when you want an easygoing, budget-friendly warm spic…
Reviews →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, Armour Code Uomo or TO BE The King?
TO BE The King takes 3 of 5 categories. Armour Code Uomo is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes; TO BE The King is rated 3.61/5 from 341 votes. Choose Armour Code Uomo for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose TO BE The King for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Armour Code Uomo or TO BE The King?
They last about the same: TO BE The King 58/100, Armour Code Uomo 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Armour Code Uomo or TO BE The King?
TO BE The King projects furthest (TO BE The King 52/100, Armour Code Uomo 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Armour Code Uomo and TO BE The King smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Lavender.
Is Armour Code Uomo or TO BE The King better for summer or winter?
Armour Code Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Armour Code Uomo and TO BE The King?
Armour Code Uomo has top notes of Cardamom, Green Apple and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Leather. TO BE The King has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Artemisia, a base of Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Resins.
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