Fragrance comparison

Marine vs King David

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marine

AXE

3.50146 votes

Rank #9,799 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

King David

Judith Muller

2.005 votes

Rank #73,783 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marine
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
King David
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Marine3/4

King David1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarineAXE

King DavidJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

129 votes

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageKing David

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aldehydic61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

lavender56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCaloneLemon VerbenaLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosemaryGeraniumIrisClary Sage

Base

OakmossPatchouliCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top

LavenderRosemaryPetitgrainLaurelsBergamot

Heart

CarnationAldehydesPineGeraniumCinnamonRoseFern

Base

OakmossCedarMuskTonka BeanAmberFir

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Petitgrain, Rosemary and Geranium. 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

Winter51

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,799

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#73,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marine by AXE is a sharp, aromatic fougere that leans into 1980s power trends. Built around calone and aldehydes, it delivers a high-energy aquatic opening followed by a sturdy base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an unapologetic choice for warm summer nights when you want something project-heavy that cuts through hum…

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King David is an aromatic fougere for men that leans into the classic profiles of 1974. It balances bright bergamot and petitgrain against a heart of carnation and pine. The dry-down relies on a traditional foundation of oakmoss and cedar, making it a strong choice for professional settings in cooler spring weather. I…

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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, Marine or King David?

Marine takes 3 of 4 categories. Marine is rated 3.50/5 from 146 votes; King David is rated 2.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Marine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose King David for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Marine or King David?

Marine lasts longest (Marine 56/100, King David 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marine or King David?

King David projects furthest (King David 81/100, Marine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marine and King David smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Rosemary and Geranium.

What are the notes in Marine and King David?

Marine has top notes of Aldehydes, Calone, Lemon Verbena and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar and White Musk. King David has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Petitgrain and Laurels, heart notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Pine and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.