Fragrance comparison

L'Oblìo vs The King

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 405 ratings analysed

L'Oblìo

Meo Fusciuni

4.22350 votes

Rank #6,857 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,236 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Oblìo
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

L'Oblìo2/7

The King5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OblìoMeo Fusciuni

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

48%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

350 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value36

Category winnerL'OblìoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisWoody NotesMateIncenseMuskImmortelleTobaccoSandalwoodOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Immortelle, Tobacco and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex78

Women13

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,857

PerfumerGiuseppe Imprezzabile

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#7,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerL'OblìoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Oblìo opens with dry mate tea leaves and earthy iris powder before settling into a warm bed of incense, tobacco, and sandalwood. Giuseppe Imprezzabile crafted this as a quiet skin scent that feels most at home during autumn library visits, cool rainy afternoons, or slow evening reading sessions.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Oblìo or The King?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Oblìo is rated 4.22/5 from 350 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose L'Oblìo for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Oblìo or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, L'Oblìo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Oblìo or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, L'Oblìo 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Oblìo and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Incense, Immortelle, Tobacco and Oakmoss.

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

For summer, The King is the stronger pick. For winter, The King is the stronger pick. The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

L'Oblìo features Iris, Woody Notes, Mate, Incense and Musk. 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.