Fragrance comparison

Aurelius vs King David

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aurelius

Sìuno

2.673 votes

Rank #69,462 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

King David

Judith Muller

2.005 votes

Rank #70,065 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurelius takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aurelius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
King David
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Aurelius2/3

King David1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AureliusSìuno

King DavidJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAurelius

SillageKing David

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

lavender56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Palo SantoLaurelsGeraniumFrankincenseCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderRosemaryPetitgrainLaurelsBergamot

Heart

CarnationAldehydesPineGeraniumCinnamonRoseFern

Base

OakmossCedarMuskTonka BeanAmberFir

InformationalShared notesLaurels, Geranium and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,462

PerfumerAndrej Babicky

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAureliusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurelius leans fresh spicy and woody, with palo santo, frankincense, cedar and geranium shaping the scent. It opens brighter and aromatic, then settles into a dry, resinous woodiness with a slightly warm, camphor-like edge. It looks best suited to cooler weather and day-to-night wear. With very limited public feedback…

Reviews →

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, Aurelius or King David?

Aurelius takes 2 of 3 categories. Aurelius is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; King David is rated 2.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aurelius for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose King David for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Aurelius or King David?

Aurelius lasts longest (Aurelius 80/100, King David 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurelius or King David?

King David projects furthest (King David 81/100, Aurelius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurelius and King David smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Laurels, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Aurelius or King David better for summer or winter?

Aurelius suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurelius and King David?

Aurelius features Palo Santo, Laurels, Geranium, Frankincense and Cedar. 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.