Fragrance comparison

Black Tea vs The King

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Black Tea

Proad

3.9541 votes

Rank #23,578 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,704 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Tea
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Black Tea2/7

The King5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black TeaProad

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerThe KingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value36

Category winnerBlack TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

musky92%

woody84%

powdery77%

cinnamon69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomPink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Black TeaCinnamonPlum

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Plum and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Black Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer63

Fall100

Winter100

Day84

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBlack TeaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex64

Women23

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,578

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Tea by Proad balances brisk spice with a comforting, warm woody base. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch and released in 2024, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty pink pepper, and green cardamom. The heart quickly shifts into a warm cup of steeped black tea accented with dry cinnamon and swe…

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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, Black Tea or The King?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Tea is rated 3.95/5 from 41 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Black Tea for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Tea or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Black Tea 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Tea or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Black Tea 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Tea and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Plum and Labdanum.

Is Black Tea or The King better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Tea is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Tea is the stronger pick. Black Tea suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Tea and The King?

Black Tea has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cinnamon and Plum, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.