Fragrance comparison

King of the World vs Republic of Men Essence

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

4 wins

King of the World

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8167 votes

Rank #33,498 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Republic of Men Essence

Banana Republic

3.8816 votes

Rank #35,586 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King of the World takes 4 of 5 categories.

King of the World
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Republic of Men Essence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

King of the World4/5

Republic of Men Essence1/5

Ratings & consensus: King of the World
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King of the World
Sillage & projection: King of the World
Value for money: Republic of Men Essence
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

Republic of Men EssenceBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

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

25%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityKing of the World

SillageKing of the World

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRepublic of Men EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

herbal42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

Top

PlumFig LeafCucumberBlack Currant

Heart

PepperBasilRosemarySage

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarHazelnut

InformationalShared notesBasil, Fig Leaf, Black Currant and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall54

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex38

Women7

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Banana Republic Republic of Men Essence opens with a crisp, cool splash of cucumber and the sharp, green snap of fig leaf. It feels immediately refreshing, like stepping into a dew-covered garden on a brisk spring morning. As it settles onto the skin, a tart plum note emerges alongside a dark black currant sweetness, …

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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 Republic of Men Essence?

King of the World takes 4 of 5 categories. King of the World is rated 3.81/5 from 67 votes; Republic of Men Essence is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes. Choose King of the World for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Republic of Men Essence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King of the World or Republic of Men Essence?

King of the World lasts longest (King of the World 66/100, Republic of Men Essence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King of the World or Republic of Men Essence?

King of the World projects furthest (King of the World 56/100, Republic of Men Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King of the World and Republic of Men Essence smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Fig Leaf, Black Currant and Sage.

Is King of the World or Republic of Men Essence better for summer or winter?

Republic of Men Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King of the World and Republic of Men Essence?

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. Republic of Men Essence has top notes of Plum, Fig Leaf, Cucumber and Black Currant, heart notes of Pepper, Basil, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Hazelnut.