Fragrance comparison

Mythic vs The King

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Mythic

Exceed

3.6712 votes

Rank #61,344 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 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 4 of 5 categories.

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

Mythic1/5

The King4/5

Ratings & consensus: The King
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The King
Sillage & projection: The King
Value for money: Mythic
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

MythicExceed

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

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

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMythicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

musky83%

vanilla74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesVanillaMuskLabdanumAmberPlum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Labdanum and Plum. Durations are only published for Mythic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exceed Mythic is a warm oriental woody fragrance that blends dark juicy plum, smooth vanilla, and rich amber over a sturdy cedar-style woody base. From the first spray, sweet fruit merges with resinous labdanum and a dusting of powdery musk, creating a cozy blanket of scent that feels like wrapping yourself in an autu…

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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, Mythic or The King?

The King takes 4 of 5 categories. Mythic is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Mythic for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mythic or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Mythic 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mythic or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Mythic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mythic and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Labdanum and Plum.

Is Mythic or The King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mythic and The King?

Mythic features Woody Notes, Vanilla, Musk, Labdanum and Amber. 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.