Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs Glazed Water

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Glazed Water

Neesh Perfumes

3.5714 votes

Rank #51,540 MarineAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King's Salute takes 4 of 5 categories.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Glazed Water
Choose it for a marine and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

King's Salute4/5

Glazed Water1/5

Ratings & consensus: King's Salute
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King's Salute
Sillage & projection: King's Salute
Value for money: Glazed Water
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King's Salute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King's SaluteGrossmith

Glazed WaterNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

3.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

Category winnerKing's SaluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

29%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityKing's Salute

SillageKing's Salute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value41

Category winnerGlazed WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

marine100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

salty69%

citrus61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

Top

Marine notesAquatic notesLemonBlack CurrantBergamotGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Black PepperNutmegCardamomJasmine

Base

IncenseOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Black Currant and Cardamom. Durations are only published for King's Salute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men36

Unisex57

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,540

PerfumerKevin Mathys

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKing's SaluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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Glazed Water opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, salty marine notes, and tart black currant that cuts through humid summer air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, black pepper and spicy cardamom push through a clean jasmine heart, giving the ocean freshness a slightly warm edge. The dry down relies on dark oakmo…

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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's Salute or Glazed Water?

King's Salute takes 4 of 5 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; Glazed Water is rated 3.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Glazed Water for a marine and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or Glazed Water?

King's Salute lasts longest (King's Salute 75/100, Glazed Water 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or Glazed Water?

Projection is very close: King's Salute 57/100, Glazed Water 56/100 for sillage.

Do King's Salute and Glazed Water smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Black Currant and Cardamom.

Is King's Salute or Glazed Water better for summer or winter?

King's Salute suits daytime wear; Glazed Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and Glazed Water?

King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber. Glazed Water has top notes of Marine notes, Aquatic notes, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Oakmoss, Amber and Sandalwood.