Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs Stark Bravery

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Stark Bravery

Dilís Parfum · 2020

4.002 votes

Rank #62,234 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King's Salute takes 3 of 4 categories.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Stark Bravery
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

King's Salute3/4

Stark Bravery1/4

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

Stark BraveryDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKing's Salute

SillageKing's Salute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStark BraveryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

RosemaryBlack PepperNutmegCardamomLavender

Heart

PatchouliCedarSandalwoodCashmere WoodVioletIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom and Iris. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

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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Stark Bravery by Dilis Parfum opens with an energetic kick of cracked black pepper, aromatic rosemary, and crushed green cardamom. This herbal kick quickly smooths out into a clean, powdery heart where dry cedarwood, soft violet petals, and gentle iris take center stage. As the hours tick by, a comforting base of eart…

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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 Stark Bravery?

King's Salute takes 3 of 4 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; Stark Bravery is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Stark Bravery for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or Stark Bravery?

King's Salute lasts longest (King's Salute 75/100, Stark Bravery 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or Stark Bravery?

King's Salute projects furthest (King's Salute 57/100, Stark Bravery 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King's Salute and Stark Bravery smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom and Iris.

Is King's Salute or Stark Bravery better for summer or winter?

King's Salute suits daytime wear; Stark Bravery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and Stark Bravery?

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. Stark Bravery has top notes of Rosemary, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.