Fragrance comparison

Lord vs The True Bold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lord

Riggs

3.5867 votes

Rank #12,101 Warm SpicyAmber

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56%scent match

Closely related

The True Bold

Al Ambra

4.2813 votes

Rank #47,486 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lord takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lord
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The True Bold
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lord3/5

The True Bold2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LordRiggs

The True BoldAl Ambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

4.28/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerThe True BoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLord

SillageLord

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value82

Category winnerThe True BoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmeg

Heart

IncenseLavenderOud

Base

CashmeranPatchouliOakmoss

Top

CinnamonSaffronIncenseNutmegOudGreen AppleWhite Pear

Heart

PatchouliJasmine

Base

TobaccoMadagascar VanillaAmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodHaitian VetiverWhite Musk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer89

Fall89

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#47,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lord by Riggs is a warm spicy, smoky woody scent built around saffron, nutmeg, incense and oud, with lavender keeping the heart from turning too heavy. It opens rich and slightly sharp, then settles into a mossy, cashmere-soft base with patchouli depth. This is the kind of unisex fragrance that usually reads more masc…

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The True Bold is a warm, spiced amber that leans into cinnamon, saffron and incense, with a quick flash of crisp apple and pear up top. As it settles, patchouli and jasmine add depth, then tobacco, vanilla and smooth woods take over for a sweet, smoky finish. It suits cool weather and evenings, especially if you enjoy…

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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, Lord or The True Bold?

Lord takes 3 of 5 categories. Lord is rated 3.58/5 from 67 votes; The True Bold is rated 4.28/5 from 13 votes. Choose Lord for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The True Bold for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lord or The True Bold?

Lord lasts longest (Lord 80/100, The True Bold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lord or The True Bold?

Lord projects furthest (Lord 71/100, The True Bold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lord and The True Bold smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Incense and Oud.

Is Lord or The True Bold better for summer or winter?

Lord suits evening wear; The True Bold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lord and The True Bold?

Lord has top notes of Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Lavender and Oud, a base of Cashmeran, Patchouli and Oakmoss. The True Bold has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Incense and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.