Fragrance comparison

Lelas Musk vs The King

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Lelas Musk

LELAS

3.758 votes

Rank #53,225 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,236 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lelas Musk
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lelas Musk2/4

The King2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The King
Sillage & projection: Lelas Musk
Value for money: Lelas Musk
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

Lelas MuskLELAS

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageLelas Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerLelas MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangePlum

Heart3-5 hrs

RoseGeraniumPatchouliRed Berries

Base8-11+ hrs

Teak WoodAmberMusk

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Lelas Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Date 35%Party 30%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lelas Musk presents a dense collision of dark fruit and velvety florals. The opening orange flashes off quickly. Then the real weight settles in. You get a thick, stewed plum note paired with crimson rose petals and earthy patchouli, backed by a warm foundation of teak wood and amber. It is bold, rich, and distinctly …

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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, Lelas Musk or The King?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lelas Musk is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Lelas Musk for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lelas Musk or The King?

They last about the same: The King 81/100, Lelas Musk 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lelas Musk or The King?

Lelas Musk projects furthest (Lelas Musk 75/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lelas Musk and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Lelas Musk or The King better for summer or winter?

Lelas Musk suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lelas Musk and The King?

Lelas Musk has top notes of Orange and Plum, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Patchouli and Red Berries, a base of Teak Wood, Amber 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.