Fragrance comparison

Majestic vs The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majestic

Boadicea the Victorious · 2008

4.5046 votes

Rank #15,137 WoodyAromatic

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16%scent match

Clearly different

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,896 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Majestic4/7

The King3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajesticBoadicea the Victorious

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

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

61%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerMajesticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageMajestic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMajesticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody92%

aromatic77%

fruity46%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match16%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomRed FruitsLabdanumLemon

Heart

ClovesCinnamonRoseSaffronLeatherIncenseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Labdanum, Cloves and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day72

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerMajesticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex68

Women5

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews7

Overall rank#7,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crafted originally as a Harrods exclusive, Boadicea the Victorious Majestic pairs sweet raspberry preserves against sharp clove spice and dark leather. As the initial fruit brightness fades, dry cedar and sweet vanilla emerge alongside patchouli to create a dense, enveloping sillage. It offers an opulent choice for cr…

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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, Majestic or The King?

Majestic takes 4 of 7 categories. Majestic is rated 4.50/5 from 46 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Majestic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Majestic or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Majestic 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majestic or The King?

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

Do Majestic and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Labdanum, Cloves and Cinnamon.

Is Majestic or The King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Majestic and The King?

Majestic has top notes of Cardamom, Red Fruits, Labdanum and Lemon, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, 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.