Fragrance comparison

Mukha vs The King

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mukha

Raydan

4.258 votes

Rank #50,337 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,880 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mukha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mukha
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mukha3/4

The King1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MukhaRaydan

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity98

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMukha

SillageMukha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMukhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

tobacco77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TobaccoSaffron

Heart

Peru BalsamTolu BalsamLabdanum

Base

CastoreumVanillaMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Saffron, Labdanum and Castoreum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall40

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mukha by Raydan is an intensely resinous and spicy creation that leans into deep tobacco and warm balsamic notes. It is a bold, long-lasting fragrance that thrives in cooler climates. Perfect for those who enjoy complex, amber-dominant scents, it balances saffron, labdanum, and earthy nagarmotha, making it a distinct …

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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, Mukha or The King?

Mukha takes 3 of 4 categories. Mukha is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Mukha for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mukha or The King?

Mukha lasts longest (Mukha 98/100, The King 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mukha or The King?

Mukha projects furthest (Mukha 86/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mukha and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and tobacco accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Saffron, Labdanum and Castoreum.

Is Mukha or The King better for summer or winter?

Mukha suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mukha and The King?

Mukha has top notes of Tobacco and Saffron, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum, a base of Castoreum, Vanilla, Musk and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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.