Fragrance comparison

King vs Illusion D'un Soir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

King

Assaf

4.437 votes

Rank #46,035 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Illusion D'un Soir

FOMO

4.1693 votes

Rank #11,102 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King takes 3 of 4 categories.

King
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Illusion D'un Soir
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

King3/4

Illusion D'un Soir1/4

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: Illusion D'un Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingAssaf

Illusion D'un SoirFOMO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 67%Had 4%Want 30%

4.16/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

47%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value79

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

AmberPatchouli

Base

VanillaTobacco

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BenzoinCinnamonLabdanumTobaccoCumin

Base

VanillaAmberGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli

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 season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall71

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Spring61

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerIllusion D'un SoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King 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…

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FOMO Illusion D'un Soir opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, and a lavender sheen. As the bright citrus top recedes, warm cinnamon, dark tobacco, and resinous benzoin dominate the heart. A thick base of naturalistic vanilla pod, glowing amber, and patchouli creates a heavy, sweet aura on skin. Built for cold winter n…

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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 Illusion D'un Soir?

King takes 3 of 4 categories. King is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Illusion D'un Soir is rated 4.16/5 from 93 votes. Choose King for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Illusion D'un Soir for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, King or Illusion D'un Soir?

King lasts longest (King 82/100, Illusion D'un Soir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Illusion D'un Soir?

King projects furthest (King 61/100, Illusion D'un Soir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Illusion D'un Soir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amber and Patchouli.

Is King or Illusion D'un Soir better for summer or winter?

King suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King and Illusion D'un Soir?

King has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Tobacco. Illusion D'un Soir has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Benzoin, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Tobacco, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Musk.