Fragrance comparison

Michael for Men vs The King

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,106 ratings analysed

Michael for Men

Michael Kors

4.051,051 votes

Rank #746 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,879 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

Michael for Men
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Michael for Men2/7

The King5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael for MenMichael Kors

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,051 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

45%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

946 votes

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMichael for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseFir ResinCinnamonCardamomTarragonCorianderCarawayBergamot

Heart

TobaccoIncenseSuede

Base

Dried FruitsPlumPatchouliSandalwood

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Tobacco and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#746

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#7,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMichael for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael for Men is a warm, spiced tobacco scent with plum, dried fruit and star anise giving it an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens boozy and sweet on many wearers, then settles into smoky tobacco, incense and soft suede. It tends to suit cool weather best and usually reads mature, elegant and a little bold. Samp…

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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, Michael for Men or The King?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories. Michael for Men is rated 4.05/5 from 1,051 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Michael for Men for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael for Men or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Michael for Men 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael for Men or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Michael for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael for Men and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and tobacco accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Tobacco and Incense.

Is Michael for Men or The King better for summer or winter?

For summer, The King is the stronger pick. For winter, Michael for Men is the stronger pick. The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michael for Men and The King?

Michael for Men has top notes of Star Anise, Fir Resin, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Incense and Suede, a base of Dried Fruits, Plum, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.