Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs Scirocco

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scirocco

Paolo Gigli

4.1552 votes

Rank #18,871 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 5 of 8 categories.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Scirocco
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

King's Salute3/8

Scirocco5/8

Ratings & consensus: King's Salute
Community sentiment: King's Salute
Longevity: Scirocco
Sillage & projection: Scirocco
Value for money: Scirocco
Versatility: King's Salute
Note pyramid (duration): Scirocco
Fragranxe ranking: Scirocco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King's SaluteGrossmith

SciroccoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

4.15/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

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

38%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageScirocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSciroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

PatchouliLavenderBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerThymeIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverebony tree

Category winnerSciroccoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Spring46

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night53

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSciroccoHigher 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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Scirocco by Paolo Gigli hits the skin like a warm Mediterranean gust. It opens surprisingly herbal. Crisp bergamot and sharp French lavender flash across the top before an earthy patchouli takes over. Do not expect a sweet hippie oil here. This patchouli feels clean, dry, and distinctly polished. Within twenty minutes…

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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 Scirocco?

Scirocco takes 5 of 8 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; Scirocco is rated 4.15/5 from 52 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or Scirocco?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 79/100, King's Salute 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or Scirocco?

Scirocco projects furthest (Scirocco 63/100, King's Salute 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King's Salute and Scirocco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Thyme.

Is King's Salute or Scirocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, King's Salute is the stronger pick. For winter, Scirocco is the stronger pick. King's Salute suits daytime wear; Scirocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and Scirocco?

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. Scirocco has top notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Ginger, Thyme, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and ebony tree.