Fragrance comparison

Fougere vs King David

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Fougere

Murdock London

4.009 votes

Rank #45,592 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

King David

Judith Muller

2.005 votes

Rank #68,223 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Fougere
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
King David
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money.

Fougere1/4

King David1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FougereMurdock London

King DavidJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

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

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value25

Category winnerKing DavidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

lavender56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-4 hrs

FernSpices

Base5-7 hrs

Oakmoss

Top

LavenderRosemaryPetitgrainLaurelsBergamot

Heart

CarnationAldehydesPineGeraniumCinnamonRoseFern

Base

OakmossCedarMuskTonka BeanAmberFir

InformationalShared notesLavender, Fern and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Fougere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night34

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#68,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFougereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murdock London Fougere delivers a bracing, authentic splash of traditional British barbershop grooming. The first spray releases an immediate surge of crisp English lavender, backed by a solvent-sharp alcoholic lift that quickly settles into clean soapiness. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as crushed g…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fougere or King David?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Fougere is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; King David is rated 2.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Fougere for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose King David for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Fougere or King David?

They last about the same: Fougere 53/100, King David 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fougere or King David?

Projection is very close: Fougere 81/100, King David 81/100 for sillage.

Do Fougere and King David smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Fern and Oakmoss.

Is Fougere or King David better for summer or winter?

Fougere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere and King David?

Fougere has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Fern and Spices, a base of Oakmoss. 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.