Fragrance comparison

King vs Pancaldi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

King

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #47,327 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Pancaldi

4.3257 votes

Rank #12,690 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Pancaldi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

King3/5

Pancaldi2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingAreej

PancaldiPancaldi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 42%

Category winnerPancaldiRating 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

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value54

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

soft spicy70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

citrus50%

Scent match39%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

WormwoodJuniper BerriesBasilLemon VerbenaLemonBergamotLavenderThyme

Heart

FirCarnationClovesClary SageJasmineRoseFernCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Juniper Berries, Clary Sage 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

Spring56

Summer19

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPancaldiHigher 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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Pancaldi opens with a sharp flash of wormwood, bergamot, and crisp juniper berries that quickly hooks into a dark pine forest heart. Released in 1989, this Italian powerhouse pairs bitter herbs with heavy cloves, carnation, and damp fir needles before dropping into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and castoreum. It s…

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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 Pancaldi?

King takes 3 of 5 categories. King is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Pancaldi is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose King for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Pancaldi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, King or Pancaldi?

King lasts longest (King 95/100, Pancaldi 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Pancaldi?

King projects furthest (King 96/100, Pancaldi 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Pancaldi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Juniper Berries, Clary Sage and Lavender.

Is King or Pancaldi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in King and Pancaldi?

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. Pancaldi has top notes of Wormwood, Juniper Berries, Basil and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Fir, Carnation, Cloves and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.