Fragrance comparison

King vs Kingsman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

4 wins

King

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #47,223 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Kingsman

Maison Alhambra

3.93103 votes

Rank #16,253 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King takes 4 of 5 categories.

King
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Kingsman
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

King4/5

Kingsman1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingAreej

KingsmanMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerKingRating 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

37%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value87

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

soft spicy70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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 OrangeCitrusesSicilian Lemon

Heart

SageLavenderBlack PepperGeranium

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Juniper Berries and Lavender. 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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall67

Winter21

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKingsmanHigher 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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Kingsman by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a blend of juniper berries, blood orange, and Sicilian lemon. This 2022 release offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a heart of sage and lavender. It serves as an accessible, everyday option for men looking for a versatile, cle…

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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 Kingsman?

King takes 4 of 5 categories. King is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Kingsman is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes. Choose King for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Kingsman for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King or Kingsman?

King lasts longest (King 95/100, Kingsman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Kingsman?

King projects furthest (King 96/100, Kingsman 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Kingsman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Juniper Berries and Lavender.

Is King or Kingsman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in King and Kingsman?

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. Kingsman has top notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver.