King vs Santos de Cartier
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
King takes 3 of 5 categories.
KingChoose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Santos de CartierChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
King3/5
Santos de Cartier2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Santos de Cartier
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- King
- Sillage & projection
- King
- Value for money
- King
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Santos de Cartier
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KingAreejSantos de CartierCartierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%
4.21/ 5 · 1,169 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerSantos de CartierRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
47%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
1,169 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKing
SillageKing
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
lavender90%
aromatic80%
soft spicy70%
warm spicy60%
patchouli50%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic86%
woody72%
warm spicy58%
lavender44%
powdery30%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangeCitrusSicilian LemonJuniper Berries
Heart
Clary SageLavenderRed Pepper
Base
PatchouliCedarVetiver
Top
LavenderBasilJuniper BerriesLemon VerbenaBergamotGalbanumNeroli
Heart
PepperNutmegVetiverRosemaryGeraniumClovesClary Sage
Base
SandalwoodAmberCoconutPatchouliCedarVanilla
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 seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night100
Spring47
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,327
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#854
PerfumerDaniel Moliere
Launched—
Reviews162
Category winnerSantos de CartierHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKing 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…
Reviews →Santos de Cartier by Cartier opens with a sharp aromatic flash of lavender, lemon verbena, and basil, grounded immediately by green galbanum. As the top notes fade, a dry heart of nutmeg, black pepper, and clary sage takes center stage, bringing a warm spicy texture to the herbal blend. The base settles into creamy sa…
Reviews →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 Santos de Cartier?
King takes 3 of 5 categories. King is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Santos de Cartier is rated 4.21/5 from 1,169 votes. Choose King for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Santos de Cartier for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, King or Santos de Cartier?
King lasts longest (King 95/100, Santos de Cartier 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, King or Santos de Cartier?
King projects furthest (King 96/100, Santos de Cartier 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do King and Santos de Cartier smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Clary Sage, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is King or Santos de Cartier better for summer or winter?
King suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in King and Santos de Cartier?
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. Santos de Cartier has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Juniper Berries and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Rosemary, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Coconut and Patchouli.
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