L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs The King
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The King takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The KingChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
L'Homme Idéal Extrême3/7
The King4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- The King
- Longevity
- The King
- Sillage & projection
- The King
- Value for money
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Versatility
- The King
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlainThe KingBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
4.51/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
3,367 votes
64%Love
24%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe King
SillageThe King
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
sweet91%
leather83%
tobacco74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondPink PepperBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
PlumCinnamonHeliotrope
Base4 to 7 hours
TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar
Top
PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves
Heart
ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope
Base
TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPlum, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Tobacco. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Extrême, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer16
Fall100
Winter99
Day75
Night100
Spring67
Summer12
Fall97
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerThe KingMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,227
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#7,712
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of the brand's almond signature. The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, vibrant pink pepper, and a distinctive nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, luscious ripe plum and warm cinnamon emerge, softened by powdery heliotrope in the he…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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'Homme Idéal Extrême or The King?
The King takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or The King?
The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or The King?
The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and The King smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Plum, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Tobacco.
Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or The King better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême is the stronger pick. For winter, The King is the stronger pick. L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and The King?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.
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