Fragrance comparison

Moccus vs Gentle King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Moccus

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1240 votes

Rank #15,565 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Gentle King

Voice From The Sky

4.6010 votes

Rank #21,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moccus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Moccus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gentle King
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Moccus3/5

Gentle King2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoccusBoadicea the Victorious

Gentle KingVoice From The Sky

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerGentle KingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityMoccus

SillageMoccus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value54

Category winnerGentle KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesBlack PepperLavender

Heart

Orris RootCashmeranLabdanumViolet Leaf

Base

LeatherPatchouliCaramelBenzoinVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Black PepperSichuan PepperAldehydesCassis

Heart

CedarHinoki WoodOakmossHay

Base

OlibanumViolet LeafOrris RootLabdanumWhite MuskPeru BalsamTonka BeanLeather

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orris Root, Labdanum and Violet Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex41

Women18

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,565

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#21,732

PerfumerTianle Feng

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMoccusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moccus opens with crisp juniper berries and sharp black pepper, cutting through a dense backdrop of lavender and dark leather. As it settles on skin, earthy orris root and labdanum emerge, creating a dry, resinous heart with subtle violet leaf facets. The base turns rich and warm as sweet caramel, vanilla, and benzoin…

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Gentle King is a dry, airy woody amber with a peppery, aldehydic opening and a soft green-violet thread running through it. It starts bright and abstract, then settles into hay, moss, leather, balsam and oud with a calm, slightly powdery finish. It suits someone who likes textured woods more than sweetness. The overal…

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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, Moccus or Gentle King?

Moccus takes 3 of 5 categories. Moccus is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes; Gentle King is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Moccus for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gentle King for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Moccus or Gentle King?

Moccus lasts longest (Moccus 77/100, Gentle King 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moccus or Gentle King?

Moccus projects furthest (Moccus 73/100, Gentle King 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moccus and Gentle King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orris Root, Labdanum and Violet Leaf.

Is Moccus or Gentle King better for summer or winter?

Moccus suits day or night wear; Gentle King suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moccus and Gentle King?

Moccus has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orris Root, Cashmeran, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin. Gentle King has top notes of Black Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Aldehydes and Cassis, heart notes of Cedar, Hinoki Wood, Oakmoss and Hay, a base of Olibanum, Violet Leaf, Orris Root and Labdanum.