Fragrance comparison

King vs Rabab Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,393 ratings analysed

4 wins

King

Bharara

4.351,368 votes

Rank #134 CitrusFruity

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92%scent match

Very similar

Rabab Blue

Zimaya

4.4425 votes

Rank #27,574 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King takes 4 of 7 categories.

King
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rabab Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

King4/7

Rabab Blue3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingBharara

Rabab BlueZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 1,368 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%

Category winnerKingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

1,368 votes

56%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerRabab BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRabab BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

musky50%

citrus100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

amber70%

powdery60%

musky50%

Scent match92%Very similar · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

Fruity Notes

Base

VanillaWhite MuskAmber

Top

OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Fruity Notes

Base

AmberWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Bergamot and Fruity Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall56

Winter31

Day100

Night67

Category winnerRabab BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex31

Women5

Men23

Unisex58

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

Overall rank#27,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King by Bharara is an aromatic fragrance for men, centered on bright citrus and sweet fruit. It opens with orange, lemon, and bergamot, leading into a fruity heart and a vanilla base. Best for casual wear, it is known for long-lasting performance and strong projection. Many users appreciate the scent for its modern, e…

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Rabab Blue by Zimaya opens with a tart burst of bergamot, orange, and lemon that quickly settles into a sweet Mediterranean fruit accord. Soft vanilla and white musk emerge in the dry down, adding a powdery base that lingers on clothing during warm spring and summer afternoons. It offers an easy entry into bright frui…

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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 Rabab Blue?

King takes 4 of 7 categories. King is rated 4.35/5 from 1,368 votes; Rabab Blue is rated 4.44/5 from 25 votes. Choose King for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Rabab Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King or Rabab Blue?

King lasts longest (King 84/100, Rabab Blue 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Rabab Blue?

King projects furthest (King 77/100, Rabab Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Rabab Blue smell similar?

Very similar: a 92% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Fruity Notes.

Is King or Rabab Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rabab Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, King is the stronger pick. Rabab Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King and Rabab Blue?

King has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Amber. Rabab Blue has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Fruity Notes, a base of Amber, White Musk and Vanilla.