Azzaro pour Homme vs King
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
King takes 4 of 5 categories.
Azzaro pour HommeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
KingChoose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Azzaro pour Homme1/5
King4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- King
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- King
- Sillage & projection
- King
- Value for money
- King
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Azzaro pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Azzaro pour HommeAzzaroKingAreejWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 8,009 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%
Category winnerKingRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
6,787 votes
80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKing
SillageKing
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
lavender69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
lavender90%
aromatic80%
soft spicy70%
warm spicy60%
patchouli50%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLemonCarawayBasilBergamotClary SageIrisStar Anise
Heart
VetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliJuniper BerriesCardamom
Base
OakmossLeatherAmberMuskTonka Bean
Top
Blood OrangeCitrusSicilian LemonJuniper Berries
Heart
Clary SageLavenderRed Pepper
Base
PatchouliCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Clary Sage and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night100
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#1,078
PerfumerGerard Anthony, Richard Wirtz
Launched—
Reviews549
Overall rank#47,199
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere that defined masculine fragrance in 1978. It opens with a bold, herbal punch of lavender, anise, and clary sage, settling into a sturdy, mossy foundation of oakmoss and leather. This is a sharp, clean scent ideal for formal office wear or evenings out in cooler autumn we…
Reviews →King by Areej brings a sharp citrus opening that cuts through morning heat. Bright Sicilian lemon and juicy blood orange combine with piney juniper berries to create an energetic start. It sets a clean tone that suits office wear and warm spring afternoons. As the bright top notes settle, clary sage and lavender soft…
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, Azzaro pour Homme or King?
King takes 4 of 5 categories. Azzaro pour Homme is rated 3.87/5 from 8,009 votes; King is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Azzaro pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose King for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Azzaro pour Homme or King?
King lasts longest (King 95/100, Azzaro pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Azzaro pour Homme or King?
King projects furthest (King 96/100, Azzaro pour Homme 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Azzaro pour Homme and King smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Clary Sage and Vetiver.
Is Azzaro pour Homme or King better for summer or winter?
King suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Azzaro pour Homme and King?
Azzaro pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Caraway and Basil, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Amber and Musk. King has top notes of Blood Orange, Citrus, Sicilian Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Red Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Vetiver.
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