Fragrance comparison

Great Lord vs The King

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 213 ratings analysed

Great Lord

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.39158 votes

Rank #18,651 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,879 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 7 of 7 categories.

Great Lord
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Best in winter.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Great Lord0/7

The King7/7

Ratings & consensus: The King
Community sentiment: The King
Longevity: The King
Sillage & projection: The King
Value for money: The King
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

Great LordVilhelm Parfumerie

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

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

26%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

9%Hate

158 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value36

Category winnerThe KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomItalian MandarinPlum

Heart

OakmossImmortelleLeatherVioletChinese OsmanthusSaffron

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskSugar

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Plum, Oakmoss and Immortelle. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex56

Women8

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,651

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#7,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Great Lord by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a dry, leathery profile with a surprising touch of sweet plum. Designed by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance sits in a space between bitter minerals and warm spices, making it ideal for cool autumn evenings. It offers a structured option for those who want a leather scent that d…

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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, Great Lord or The King?

The King takes 7 of 7 categories. Great Lord is rated 3.39/5 from 158 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Great Lord for a warm spicy and sweet character. Best in winter. 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, Great Lord or The King?

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

Which projects more, Great Lord or The King?

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

Do Great Lord and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and leather accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Plum, Oakmoss and Immortelle.

Is Great Lord or The King better for summer or winter?

For summer, The King is the stronger pick. For winter, Great Lord is the stronger pick. The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Great Lord and The King?

Great Lord has top notes of Cardamom, Italian Mandarin and Plum, heart notes of Oakmoss, Immortelle, Leather and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Sugar. 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.