Fragrance comparison

L'amateur vs The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'amateur

Amado

4.3014 votes

Rank #22,055 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,896 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'amateur takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'amateur
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

L'amateur3/5

The King2/5

Ratings & consensus: The King
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'amateur
Sillage & projection: L'amateur
Value for money: L'amateur
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The King

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'amateurAmado

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerThe KingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityL'amateur

SillageL'amateur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerL'amateurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody88%

animalic77%

amber65%

leather53%

powdery42%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBergamotCinnamonCardamom

Heart

IncenseDamask RoseLeather

Base

Cambodian OudSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall40

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,055

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#7,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’amateur is a warm, spiced woods fragrance built around saffron and cardamom, with a bright bergamot lift at the start. It quickly turns darker and more textured, with incense smoke, a rose note, and a worn-in leather feel. In the dry-down, Cambodian oud and sandalwood sit on amber, patchouli, musk and a soft touch o…

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The King by Boadicea the Victorious hits skin with an intense surge of dark plum, saffron, and spiced rum. Cinnamon and cardamom sharpen the rich fruit, giving the opening a sharp bite of dry spice that cuts through crisp winter air. The plum feels stewed and dark rather than fresh or sugary. As the scent settles, 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'amateur or The King?

L'amateur takes 3 of 5 categories. L'amateur is rated 4.30/5 from 14 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose L'amateur for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'amateur or The King?

L'amateur lasts longest (L'amateur 85/100, The King 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'amateur or The King?

L'amateur projects furthest (L'amateur 73/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'amateur and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Incense.

Is L'amateur or The King better for summer or winter?

L'amateur suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'amateur and The King?

L'amateur has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Incense, Damask Rose and Leather, a base of Cambodian Oud, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber. The King has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Rum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Leather and Vanilla.