Fragrance comparison

King of the World vs Millennium Hope

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

King of the World

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8167 votes

Rank #33,498 AromaticGreen

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Millennium Hope

Jivago · 1999

3.8314 votes

Rank #55,592 FloralAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King of the World takes 3 of 5 categories.

King of the World
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Millennium Hope
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

King of the World3/5

Millennium Hope1/5

Ratings & consensus: King of the World
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King of the World
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Millennium Hope
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King of the World

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King of the WorldBoadicea the Victorious

Millennium HopeJivago

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

3.83/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 23%Want 55%

Category winnerKing of the WorldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

7%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityKing of the World

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMillennium HopeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

herbal42%

floral100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

herbal69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilFig LeafMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

SageTomato LeafHedioneJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossVetiverMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaTarragonBlack CurrantBig StrawberryMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

TulipJasmineOsmanthusChamomileVioletRoseOrris Root

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossCedarVetiverVanillaAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Millennium Hope, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall54

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex38

Women7

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1999

Reviews0

Category winnerKing of the WorldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King of the World opens with a sharp burst of bitter basil and crisp tomato leaf, underpinned by a sour splash of black currant. As the herbal greenery cools, clean jasmine and damp oakmoss emerge over a dry vetiver base. It suits spring mornings and warm humid afternoons when you need a green aromatic profile that cu…

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Jivago Millennium Hope opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy black currant, sweet strawberry, and sunlit mandarin alongside herbal artemisia and sharp green tarragon. A dewy sprig of lily-of-the-valley cuts through the fruit, keeping the initial burst crisp rather than sugary. Within thirty minutes, the compositio…

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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 of the World or Millennium Hope?

King of the World takes 3 of 5 categories. King of the World is rated 3.81/5 from 67 votes; Millennium Hope is rated 3.83/5 from 14 votes. Choose King of the World for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Millennium Hope for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King of the World or Millennium Hope?

They last about the same: King of the World 66/100, Millennium Hope 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, King of the World or Millennium Hope?

Projection is very close: King of the World 56/100, Millennium Hope 56/100 for sillage.

Do King of the World and Millennium Hope smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is King of the World or Millennium Hope better for summer or winter?

Millennium Hope suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King of the World and Millennium Hope?

King of the World has top notes of Basil, Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Sage, Tomato Leaf, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Millennium Hope has top notes of Artemisia, Tarragon, Black Currant and Big Strawberry, heart notes of Tulip, Jasmine, Osmanthus and Chamomile, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Vetiver and Vanilla.