Fragrance comparison

King Cobra vs Open Sky

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,418 ratings analysed

7 wins

King Cobra

Zoologist Perfumes

3.99738 votes

Rank #1,104 EarthySmoky

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Open Sky

Byredo

3.65680 votes

Rank #5,818 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King Cobra takes 7 of 7 categories.

King Cobra
Choose it for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Open Sky
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring.

King Cobra7/7

Open Sky0/7

Ratings & consensus: King Cobra
Community sentiment: King Cobra
Longevity: King Cobra
Sillage & projection: King Cobra
Value for money: King Cobra
Versatility: King Cobra
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

Open SkyByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 738 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerKing CobraRating 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

35%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

569 votes

Category winnerKing CobraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKing Cobra

SillageKing Cobra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winnerKing CobraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

smoky92%

green84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

cannabis83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, green and woody

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

Top

PomeloBlack Pepper

Heart

cannabis

Base

VetiverPalo Santo

InformationalShared notescannabis, Pomelo and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKing CobraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex36

Women3

Men16

Unisex76

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,104

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#5,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews110

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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Open Sky by Byredo offers a crisp, woody, and spicy experience for all genders. It centers on a sharp, zesty pomelo opening that quickly transitions into an herbal cannabis heart. The base features earthy vetiver and palo santo, grounding the scent for warm weather. This fragrance provides a unique, aromatic profile 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, King Cobra or Open Sky?

King Cobra takes 7 of 7 categories. King Cobra is rated 3.99/5 from 738 votes; Open Sky is rated 3.65/5 from 680 votes. Choose King Cobra for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Open Sky for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, King Cobra or Open Sky?

King Cobra lasts longest (King Cobra 76/100, Open Sky 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King Cobra or Open Sky?

King Cobra projects furthest (King Cobra 67/100, Open Sky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King Cobra and Open Sky smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include cannabis, Pomelo and Vetiver.

Is King Cobra or Open Sky better for summer or winter?

For summer, King Cobra is the stronger pick. For winter, King Cobra is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King Cobra and Open Sky?

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. Open Sky has top notes of Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of cannabis, a base of Vetiver and Palo Santo.