Fragrance comparison

Matthew Miller vs King Cobra

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 756 ratings analysed

Matthew Miller

Verduu

4.3918 votes

Rank #42,644 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

King Cobra

Zoologist Perfumes

3.99738 votes

Rank #1,054 EarthySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King Cobra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Matthew Miller
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
King Cobra
Choose it for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Matthew Miller1/5

King Cobra4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Matthew MillerVerduu

King CobraZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 84%

3.99/ 5 · 738 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerMatthew MillerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

46%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

549 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKing Cobra

SillageKing Cobra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKing CobraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

amber65%

cannabis56%

earthy100%

smoky92%

green84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both smoky, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Incensecannabis

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeVetiverLeather

Top

cannabisCamphorPomeloPetitgrainFig LeafMandarin

Heart

Soil TinctureBlack TeaCuminLeather

Base

IncenseMossVetiverPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, cannabis, Vetiver and Leather. Durations are only published for Matthew Miller, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

Men61

Unisex36

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,054

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerKing CobraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matthew Miller by Verduu hits the skin with a bracing splash of crushed green basil and tart black currant. It is crisp, peppery, and dark from the very first minute. Master perfumer Mark Buxton created this blend to feel like a modern, tailored leather jacket worn through a cold city drizzle. Within twenty minutes, t…

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King Cobra opens sharp, green and humid, with camphor, cannabis leaf and bitter citrus pushing forward fast. Soon the scent settles into dark soil, dry incense, leather and moss, giving it a smoky, earthy character that feels more ritualistic than easygoing. This suits wearers who enjoy challenging green fragrances wi…

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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, Matthew Miller or King Cobra?

King Cobra takes 4 of 5 categories. Matthew Miller is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes; King Cobra is rated 3.99/5 from 738 votes. Choose Matthew Miller for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose King Cobra for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Matthew Miller or King Cobra?

King Cobra lasts longest (King Cobra 76/100, Matthew Miller 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matthew Miller or King Cobra?

King Cobra projects furthest (King Cobra 67/100, Matthew Miller 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matthew Miller and King Cobra smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Incense, cannabis, Vetiver and Leather.

Is Matthew Miller or King Cobra better for summer or winter?

Matthew Miller suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matthew Miller and King Cobra?

Matthew Miller has top notes of Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense and cannabis, a base of Smoke, Vetiver and Leather. King Cobra has top notes of cannabis, Camphor, Pomelo and Petitgrain, heart notes of Soil Tincture, Black Tea, Cumin and Leather, a base of Incense, Moss, Vetiver and Patchouli.