King vs Cristobal pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
KingChoose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cristobal pour HommeChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
King2/4
Cristobal pour Homme2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- King
- Sillage & projection
- Cristobal pour Homme
- Value for money
- King
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cristobal pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KingAssafCristobal pour HommeBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 67%Had 4%Want 30%
4.08/ 5 · 390 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
55%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
325 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKing
SillageCristobal pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
vanilla92%
tobacco84%
amber77%
sweet69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamot
Heart
AmberPatchouli
Base
VanillaTobacco
Top
LavenderBergamotCorianderWhite PepperArtemisia
Heart
SandalwoodColumbian CoffeeCedarPatchouliTeaGeranium
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmberTobacco
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Amber 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 seasonSpring29
Summer29
Fall71
Winter100
Day17
Night100
Spring69
Summer0
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#46,035
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,489
PerfumerGerard Anthony
Launched—
Reviews65
Category winnerCristobal pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKing by Assaf opens with a bright burst of French lavender and zesty bergamot. The top notes fade quickly into an earthy heart where golden amber meets grounded patchouli. As the fragrance settles on skin, rich vanilla and dry tobacco leaf form a warm, sweet foundation. The contrast between aromatic herbs and resinous…
Reviews →Cristobal pour Homme opens with an aromatic blast of lavender, sharp bergamot, and warm coriander. As the initial freshness settles, a dry coffee note takes over on skin, blended with dark patchouli and cedar wood. It feels rich, slightly dusty, and deeply masculine. It is a fragrance built for cold winter nights or c…
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 Cristobal pour Homme?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. King is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Cristobal pour Homme is rated 4.08/5 from 390 votes. Choose King for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cristobal pour Homme for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, King or Cristobal pour Homme?
They last about the same: King 82/100, Cristobal pour Homme 81/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, King or Cristobal pour Homme?
Cristobal pour Homme projects furthest (Cristobal pour Homme 70/100, King 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do King and Cristobal pour Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amber and Patchouli.
Is King or Cristobal pour Homme better for summer or winter?
King suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in King and Cristobal pour Homme?
King has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Tobacco. Cristobal pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander and White Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Columbian Coffee, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Tobacco.
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