Fragrance comparison

Fresh Pine and Pepper vs King of Seduction

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 997 ratings analysed

Fresh Pine and Pepper

Dermacol

4.001 votes

Rank #63,541 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

King of Seduction

Antonio Banderas

3.74996 votes

Rank #6,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King of Seduction takes 1 of 1 categories.

Fresh Pine and Pepper
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
King of Seduction
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fresh Pine and Pepper0/1

King of Seduction1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh Pine and PepperDermacol

King of SeductionAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

3.74/ 5 · 996 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

18%Love

55%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

972 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

marine70%

soft spicy60%

sweet50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

marine77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PineGreen AppleGrapefruitBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Pink PepperCardamomMarine notesPineapple

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanWhite MuskVanillaVetyverAmberMoss

Top

PineappleMelonBergamotGrapefruitGreen Apple

Heart

Sea NotesJasmineCardamomNeroli

Base

VetiverWhite MuskCedarSuedeAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Fresh Pine and Pepper, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,600

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKing of SeductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dermacol Fresh Pine and Pepper delivers an energetic burst of crisp green pine needles, tart green apple, and sparkling pink pepper. The opening feels bracing and clean. Within minutes, bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot brighten the forest tones, creating a brisk outdoor freshness. A subtle marine saltiness floats …

Reviews →

King of Seduction is a bright, easygoing fresh scent with juicy pineapple, melon and citrus over a marine, musky woods base. It opens clean and fruity, then settles into a smooth aquatic suede accord that feels casual and approachable. Most wearers see it as a budget-friendly daily option rather than a standout statem…

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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, Fresh Pine and Pepper or King of Seduction?

King of Seduction takes 1 of 1 categories. Fresh Pine and Pepper is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; King of Seduction is rated 3.74/5 from 996 votes. Choose Fresh Pine and Pepper for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose King of Seduction for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do Fresh Pine and Pepper and King of Seduction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and marine accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Fresh Pine and Pepper or King of Seduction better for summer or winter?

Fresh Pine and Pepper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Pine and Pepper and King of Seduction?

Fresh Pine and Pepper has top notes of Pine, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Marine notes and Pineapple, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, White Musk and Vanilla. King of Seduction has top notes of Pineapple, Melon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Jasmine, Cardamom and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, White Musk, Cedar and Suede.