Fragrance comparison

Kings Road vs Pyrgos

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Kings Road

Hugh Parsons

3.8069 votes

Rank #17,944 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 5 of 5 categories.

Kings Road
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kings Road0/5

Pyrgos5/5

Ratings & consensus: Pyrgos
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pyrgos
Sillage & projection: Pyrgos
Value for money: Pyrgos
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pyrgos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kings RoadHugh Parsons

PyrgosSigilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 49%

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerPyrgosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPyrgos

SillagePyrgos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLavenderBergamotCurrant buds

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperAniseMagnoliaNutmegRosemaryCinnamonJasmine

Base5-6 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Anise and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Kings Road, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall64

Winter39

Day100

Night33

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex6

Women3

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 8%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,944

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerPyrgosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kings Road by Hugh Parsons opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and crisp lavender, accented by a subtle leafy green bite of currant buds. As the initial citrus settles over the first twenty minutes, a warm core of freshly ground nutmeg, cracked black pepper, aromatic rosemary, and fa…

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Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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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, Kings Road or Pyrgos?

Pyrgos takes 5 of 5 categories. Kings Road is rated 3.80/5 from 69 votes; Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes. Choose Kings Road for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kings Road or Pyrgos?

Pyrgos lasts longest (Pyrgos 77/100, Kings Road 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kings Road or Pyrgos?

Pyrgos projects furthest (Pyrgos 63/100, Kings Road 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kings Road and Pyrgos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Anise and Cinnamon.

Is Kings Road or Pyrgos better for summer or winter?

Kings Road suits daytime wear; Pyrgos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kings Road and Pyrgos?

Kings Road has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Bergamot and Currant buds, heart notes of Pepper, Anise, Magnolia and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices.