Fragrance comparison

I am King of Miami vs Orange Affair

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

I am King of Miami

Sean John

3.6929 votes

Rank #20,151 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Orange Affair

Carolina Herrera

4.0662 votes

Rank #17,596 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orange Affair takes 6 of 7 categories.

I am King of Miami
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Orange Affair
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

I am King of Miami1/7

Orange Affair6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I am King of MiamiSean John

Orange AffairCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 23%Had 25%Want 52%

4.06/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerOrange AffairRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

34%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

32%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerOrange AffairMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOrange Affair

SillageOrange Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value29

Category winnerOrange AffairBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

musky65%

fresh spicy48%

fruity30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeCitronPetitgrain

Heart

Green Notes

Base

MuskWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

CitronMandarin OrangePetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomRhubarbAlmond

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCitron, Petitgrain and Musk. Durations are only published for Orange Affair, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night34

Category winnerI am King of MiamiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex66

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,151

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#17,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerOrange AffairHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I am King of Miami by Sean John presents a sharp citrus aromatic profile built for warm weather. It opens with vibrant blood orange and citron, settling into a clean green and musky base. Designed for casual daytime wear, it captures the energetic atmosphere of a summer day in the city, offering a light and refreshing…

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Carolina Herrera Orange Affair delivers an immediate splash of crisp citron and sparkling mandarin orange right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol snap that quickly relaxes into bitter green petitgrain and tangy rhubarb stalks. Within fifteen minutes, radiant orange blossom blooms alongside m…

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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, I am King of Miami or Orange Affair?

Orange Affair takes 6 of 7 categories. I am King of Miami is rated 3.69/5 from 29 votes; Orange Affair is rated 4.06/5 from 62 votes. Choose I am King of Miami for a citrus and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orange Affair for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I am King of Miami or Orange Affair?

Orange Affair lasts longest (Orange Affair 59/100, I am King of Miami 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I am King of Miami or Orange Affair?

Orange Affair projects furthest (Orange Affair 54/100, I am King of Miami 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I am King of Miami and Orange Affair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Citron, Petitgrain and Musk.

Is I am King of Miami or Orange Affair better for summer or winter?

For summer, I am King of Miami is the stronger pick. For winter, Orange Affair is the stronger pick. I am King of Miami suits daytime wear; Orange Affair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I am King of Miami and Orange Affair?

I am King of Miami has top notes of Blood Orange, Citron and Petitgrain, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Orange Affair has top notes of Citron, Mandarin Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rhubarb and Almond, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk.