Fragrance comparison

King vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,043 ratings analysed

3 wins

King

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #47,327 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #25,789 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.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

King3/5

Reflection 45 Man2/5

Ratings & consensus: Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King
Sillage & projection: King
Value for money: King
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingAreej

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating 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

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value22

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%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Clary Sage, Lavender and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,789

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher 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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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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 Reflection 45 Man?

King takes 3 of 5 categories. King is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose King for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, King or Reflection 45 Man?

King lasts longest (King 95/100, Reflection 45 Man 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Reflection 45 Man?

King projects furthest (King 96/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Clary Sage, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is King or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in King and Reflection 45 Man?

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. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.