Fragrance comparison

Farah vs The King

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

Farah

PARIS CORNER

4.42118 votes

Rank #5,554 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,713 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

Farah
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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.

Farah2/7

The King5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FarahPARIS CORNER

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

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

69%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

118 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value36

Category winnerFarahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

tobacco91%

rum83%

cinnamon74%

sweet65%

woody56%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, tobacco and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronRum

Heart2 to 4 hours

CinnamonCedar

Base5 to 8 hours

TobaccoVanilla

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rum, Cinnamon and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Farah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer8

Fall91

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#7,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerFarahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Farah by PARIS CORNER is a warm spicy oriental fragrance built around boozy sweetness, dry woods, and rich aromatics. The opening arrives with a punch of golden saffron and heady rum, delivering a spirited, slightly metallic warmth. As the fragrance settles, dry cinnamon bark and aromatic cedar take center stage, givi…

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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, Farah or The King?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories. Farah is rated 4.42/5 from 118 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Farah for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, Farah or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Farah 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Farah or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Farah 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Farah and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, tobacco and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rum, Cinnamon and Tobacco.

Is Farah or The King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Farah and The King?

Farah has top notes of Saffron and Rum, heart notes of Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Tobacco and Vanilla. 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.