Halfeti Cedar vs The King
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Halfeti CedarChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The KingChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Halfeti Cedar3/7
The King3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The King
- Community sentiment
- The King
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Halfeti Cedar
- Value for money
- Halfeti Cedar
- Versatility
- The King
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Halfeti Cedar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Halfeti CedarPenhaligon'sThe KingBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1,054 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
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 hate53%Love
25%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
878 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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageHalfeti Cedar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHalfeti CedarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
rum69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
sweet91%
leather83%
tobacco74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumSaffronPeachCardamom
Heart
Virginia CedarDried FruitsCinnamonMineral notesImmortelle
Base
Atlas CedarVanillaTonka BeanLabdanumPatchouli
Top
PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves
Heart
ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope
Base
TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRum, Saffron, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer12
Fall97
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerThe KingMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#639
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews178
Overall rank#7,896
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerHalfeti CedarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHalfeti Cedar is a rich woody spicy scent built around rum, dried fruit, cedar, warm spice and a sweet ambered base. On skin it often reads bold and polished, with a boozy opening that moves toward syrupy fruit, vanilla, tonka and dry cedar. It suits cooler weather best and is usually noticed. Sample first if strong c…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Halfeti Cedar or The King?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Halfeti Cedar is rated 4.00/5 from 1,054 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Halfeti Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Halfeti Cedar or The King?
They last about the same: Halfeti Cedar 81/100, The King 81/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Halfeti Cedar or The King?
Projection is very close: Halfeti Cedar 70/100, The King 68/100 for sillage.
Do Halfeti Cedar and The King smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Saffron, Cardamom and Cinnamon.
Is Halfeti Cedar or The King better for summer or winter?
For summer, The King is the stronger pick. For winter, Halfeti Cedar is the stronger pick. The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Halfeti Cedar and The King?
Halfeti Cedar has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Peach and Cardamom, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Dried Fruits, Cinnamon and Mineral notes, a base of Atlas Cedar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. 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.
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