Fragrance comparison

King vs Vetiver Mystique

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

King

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #47,488 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Vetiver Mystique

Perito Moreno

5.005 votes

Rank #32,848 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King takes 3 of 4 categories.

King
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Vetiver Mystique
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

King3/4

Vetiver Mystique1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingAreej

Vetiver MystiquePerito Moreno

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

soft spicy70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

sweet60%

green50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · 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

Calabrian bergamotYellow MandarinPink PepperOrange BlossomSicilian LemonLitsea CubebaBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodBulgarian RoseDamask RoseEucalyptusPalmarosaMarjoramVetiverDavana

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodWormwoodVanillaBenzoinTobaccoHo WoodNutmeg

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Sicilian Lemon 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,848

PerfumerNitish Dixit

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetiver MystiqueHigher 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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Vetiver Mystique opens with a burst of Calabrian bergamot, Kaffir lime, and sharp pink pepper before settling into an earthy heart of Haitian vetiver, damask rose, and aromatic fir. Designed by Nitish Dixit for Perito Moreno, this unisex scent balances crisp citrus brightness against dense resinous woods like cedarwoo…

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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 Vetiver Mystique?

King takes 3 of 4 categories. King is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Vetiver Mystique is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose King for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Vetiver Mystique for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, King or Vetiver Mystique?

King lasts longest (King 95/100, Vetiver Mystique 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Vetiver Mystique?

King projects furthest (King 96/100, Vetiver Mystique 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Vetiver Mystique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Vetiver.

Is King or Vetiver Mystique better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in King and Vetiver Mystique?

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. Vetiver Mystique has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Yellow Mandarin, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Bulgarian Rose, Damask Rose and Eucalyptus, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Wormwood and Vanilla.