Fragrance comparison

Arve vs TO BE The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 389 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arve

4.4048 votes

Rank #9,601 WoodyAmber

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60%scent match

Closely related

TO BE The King

Police

3.61341 votes

Rank #10,854 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arve takes 4 of 5 categories.

Arve
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
TO BE The King
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Arve4/5

TO BE The King1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArveArve

TO BE The KingPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.61/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerArveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityArve

SillageArve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value77

Category winnerTO BE The KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine TreeArtemisiaCeylon CinnamonLavender

Heart

Fig LeafCedarNutmegResins

Base

OakmossAmberSuedeCashmere Musk

Top

NutmegCardamomCedarLemonBay Leaf

Heart

LavenderCashmere WoodAmberArtemisia

Base

Woodsy NotesTonka BeanOrange BlossomResins

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Cedar and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men85

Unisex11

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,601

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#10,854

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerArveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arve is a dry, forested woody scent built around stone pine, soft spice, moss, and suede. It opens green and aromatic, then settles into resin, cedar, and a smooth amber-musk base that feels calm rather than loud. It suits wearers who enjoy pine-forward fragrances with an earthy, slightly powdery finish. The overall c…

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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…

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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, Arve or TO BE The King?

Arve takes 4 of 5 categories. Arve is rated 4.40/5 from 48 votes; TO BE The King is rated 3.61/5 from 341 votes. Choose Arve for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose TO BE The King for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Arve or TO BE The King?

Arve lasts longest (Arve 78/100, TO BE The King 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arve or TO BE The King?

Arve projects furthest (Arve 63/100, TO BE The King 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arve and TO BE The King smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Arve or TO BE The King better for summer or winter?

Arve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arve and TO BE The King?

Arve has top notes of Pine Tree, Artemisia, Ceylon Cinnamon and Lavender, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Cedar, Nutmeg and Resins, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Suede and Cashmere Musk. 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.