Fragrance comparison

King Cobra vs Matthew Miller

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 756 ratings analysed

4 wins

King Cobra

Zoologist Perfumes

3.99738 votes

Rank #1,054 EarthySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Matthew Miller

Verduu

4.3918 votes

Rank #42,480 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King Cobra takes 4 of 5 categories.

King Cobra
Choose it for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Matthew Miller
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

King Cobra4/5

Matthew Miller1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King CobraZoologist Perfumes

Matthew MillerVerduu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 738 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 84%

Category winnerMatthew MillerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

549 votes

56%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityKing Cobra

SillageKing Cobra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerKing CobraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

smoky92%

green84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

smoky100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

amber65%

cannabis56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both smoky, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

cannabisCamphorPomeloPetitgrainFig LeafMandarin

Heart

Soil TinctureBlack TeaCuminLeather

Base

IncenseMossVetiverPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

BasilBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Incensecannabis

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeVetiverLeather

InformationalShared notescannabis, Leather, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Matthew Miller, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex36

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,054

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#42,480

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKing CobraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King Cobra opens sharp, green and humid, with camphor, cannabis leaf and bitter citrus pushing forward fast. Soon the scent settles into dark soil, dry incense, leather and moss, giving it a smoky, earthy character that feels more ritualistic than easygoing. This suits wearers who enjoy challenging green fragrances wi…

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Matthew Miller by Verduu hits the skin with a bracing splash of crushed green basil and tart black currant. It is crisp, peppery, and dark from the very first minute. Master perfumer Mark Buxton created this blend to feel like a modern, tailored leather jacket worn through a cold city drizzle. Within twenty minutes, t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, King Cobra or Matthew Miller?

King Cobra takes 4 of 5 categories. King Cobra is rated 3.99/5 from 738 votes; Matthew Miller is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes. Choose King Cobra for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Matthew Miller for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, King Cobra or Matthew Miller?

King Cobra lasts longest (King Cobra 76/100, Matthew Miller 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King Cobra or Matthew Miller?

King Cobra projects furthest (King Cobra 67/100, Matthew Miller 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King Cobra and Matthew Miller smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include cannabis, Leather, Incense and Vetiver.

Is King Cobra or Matthew Miller better for summer or winter?

Matthew Miller suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King Cobra and Matthew Miller?

King Cobra has top notes of cannabis, Camphor, Pomelo and Petitgrain, heart notes of Soil Tincture, Black Tea, Cumin and Leather, a base of Incense, Moss, Vetiver and Patchouli. Matthew Miller has top notes of Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense and cannabis, a base of Smoke, Vetiver and Leather.