Fragrance comparison

Gold Noir vs The King

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 219 ratings analysed

Gold Noir

Majouri

4.13164 votes

Rank #11,125 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,739 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gold Noir
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. 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.

Gold Noir1/7

The King6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold NoirMajouri

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

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

45%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

164 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value36

Category winnerGold NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match34%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

CinnamonWhite WoodsHeliotrope

Heart3 to 4 hours

AmberPlumLeather

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Heliotrope, Plum and Leather. Durations are only published for Gold Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer8

Fall98

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex50

Women28

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,125

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#7,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Noir by Majouri is a warm oriental woody fragrance centered on sweet vanilla and rich amber. It opens with an immediate dusting of spicy cinnamon, supported by clean white woods and the soft, almond-like powder of heliotrope. As the opening settles, a juicy plum note emerges alongside deep amber and a noticeable …

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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, Gold Noir or The King?

The King takes 6 of 7 categories. Gold Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 164 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Gold Noir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. 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, Gold Noir or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Gold Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Noir or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Gold Noir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Noir and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Heliotrope, Plum and Leather.

Is Gold Noir or The King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gold Noir and The King?

Gold Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, White Woods and Heliotrope, heart notes of Amber, Plum and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean 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.