Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs Pineapple Sunset

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Pineapple Sunset

Aromas de Salazar

3.0010 votes

Rank #67,054 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King's Salute takes 3 of 5 categories.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pineapple Sunset
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

King's Salute3/5

Pineapple Sunset2/5

Ratings & consensus: King's Salute
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King's Salute
Sillage & projection: Pineapple Sunset
Value for money: Pineapple Sunset
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

Pineapple SunsetAromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityKing's Salute

SillagePineapple Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value64

Category winnerPineapple SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and mossy

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

PineappleBlack CurrantMetallic notesBergamotElemi resin

Heart

Pink PepperBulgarian RosePatchouliTiare FlowerYlang-YlangGalbanumBlack PepperClary Sage

Base

OakmossVanilla AbsoluteBirchRumFrankincenseTobaccoAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant. 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,054

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pineapple Sunset opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple, bitter bergamot, and icy metallic notes. As the bright fruit softens, smoky birch tar, earthy oakmoss, and dark tobacco emerge to weight the base. It suits cool summer evenings or transitional fall afternoons when you want a fruity scent with a heavy resinou…

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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 Pineapple Sunset?

King's Salute takes 3 of 5 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; Pineapple Sunset is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pineapple Sunset for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or Pineapple Sunset?

King's Salute lasts longest (King's Salute 75/100, Pineapple Sunset 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or Pineapple Sunset?

Pineapple Sunset projects furthest (Pineapple Sunset 75/100, King's Salute 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King's Salute and Pineapple Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant.

Is King's Salute or Pineapple Sunset better for summer or winter?

King's Salute suits daytime wear; Pineapple Sunset suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and Pineapple Sunset?

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. Pineapple Sunset has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Tiare Flower, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla Absolute, Birch and Rum.