Fragrance comparison

King vs Rajasthan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

King

Assaf

4.437 votes

Rank #46,035 LavenderVanilla

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56%scent match

Closely related

Rajasthan

Mendes Perfumes

2.9522 votes

Rank #59,665 Warm SpicyTobacco

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

King
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rajasthan
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

King2/4

Rajasthan2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingAssaf

RajasthanMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 67%Had 4%Want 30%

2.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%

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

36%Love

5%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

41%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevityRajasthan

SillageRajasthan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value52

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

tobacco90%

vanilla80%

sweet70%

amber60%

woody50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both tobacco, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

AmberPatchouli

Base

VanillaTobacco

Top

CardamomCinnamonBergamotLavender

Heart

Black PepperGeraniumYlang Ylang

Base

TobaccoVanillaCedarAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiver

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

Spring9

Summer9

Fall18

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,665

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKingHigher 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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Rajasthan by Mendes Perfumes opens with sharp cardamom and sweet cinnamon before settling into heavy tobacco and vanilla. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano, this 2023 release packs a dense warm spicy wallop suited for freezing winter nights. It clings tightly to leather jackets and heavy coats.

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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 Rajasthan?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. King is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Rajasthan is rated 2.95/5 from 22 votes. Choose King for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rajasthan for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, King or Rajasthan?

Rajasthan lasts longest (Rajasthan 91/100, King 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Rajasthan?

Rajasthan projects furthest (Rajasthan 71/100, King 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Rajasthan smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amber and Patchouli.

Is King or Rajasthan better for summer or winter?

King suits evening wear; Rajasthan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King and Rajasthan?

King has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Tobacco. Rajasthan has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Ylang Ylang, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.