Fragrance comparison

King vs Ghyoom

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

3 wins

King

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #47,223 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ghyoom

Zimaya

4.2387 votes

Rank #8,322 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King takes 3 of 5 categories.

King
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Ghyoom
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

King3/5

Ghyoom2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingAreej

GhyoomZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.23/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerGhyoomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

44%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value88

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

soft spicy70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeCitrusSicilian LemonJuniper Berries

Heart

Clary SageLavenderRed Pepper

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiver

Top

Juniper BerriesBlood OrangePineapple

Heart

LavenderSaffronMusk

Base

MossSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer98

Fall56

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerGhyoomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King by Areej brings a sharp citrus opening that cuts through morning heat. Bright Sicilian lemon and juicy blood orange combine with piney juniper berries to create an energetic start. It sets a clean tone that suits office wear and warm spring afternoons. As the bright top notes settle, clary sage and lavender soft…

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Zimaya Ghyoom opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, blood orange, and sweet pineapple. The initial blast hits hard with a metallic intensity before settling down into a clean, aromatic heart of lavender, saffron, and soft musk. It blends crisp citrus brightness with a thick aquatic backbone that feels fresh yet…

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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, King or Ghyoom?

King takes 3 of 5 categories. King is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Ghyoom is rated 4.23/5 from 87 votes. Choose King for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Ghyoom for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, King or Ghyoom?

King lasts longest (King 95/100, Ghyoom 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Ghyoom?

King projects furthest (King 96/100, Ghyoom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Ghyoom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is King or Ghyoom better for summer or winter?

King suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King and Ghyoom?

King has top notes of Blood Orange, Citrus, Sicilian Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Red Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Vetiver. Ghyoom has top notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron and Musk, a base of Moss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.