Fragrance comparison

Bermuda Waters vs The King

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Bermuda Waters

IDMAN

4.001 votes

Rank #63,518 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,739 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bermuda Waters
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bermuda Waters1/4

The King3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bermuda WatersIDMAN

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value36

Category winnerBermuda WatersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

amber69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, tobacco and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GinIncensePearSaffron

Heart2 to 3 hours

TobaccoRumCinnamonJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Tobacco and Rum. Durations are only published for Bermuda Waters, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,518

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bermuda Waters by IDMAN delivers an intriguing contrast between crisp spirits and dark, resinous warmth. The scent begins with a chilled splash of juniper-tinged gin and crisp, juicy pear, accented by an earthy thread of saffron and smoky incense. As the opening settles, rich notes of sweet pipe tobacco and golden rum…

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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, Bermuda Waters or The King?

The King takes 3 of 4 categories. Bermuda Waters is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Bermuda Waters for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bermuda Waters or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Bermuda Waters 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bermuda Waters or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Bermuda Waters 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bermuda Waters and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, tobacco and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Tobacco and Rum.

Is Bermuda Waters or The King better for summer or winter?

Bermuda Waters suits day or night wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bermuda Waters and The King?

Bermuda Waters has top notes of Gin, Incense, Pear and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, Rum, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. 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.