Fragrance comparison

Napier 1903 vs King of the World

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Napier 1903

Murdock London

4.754 votes

Rank #33,587 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

King of the World

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8167 votes

Rank #34,872 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Napier 1903 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Napier 1903
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
King of the World
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer.

Napier 19033/4

King of the World1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King of the World
Sillage & projection: Napier 1903
Value for money: Napier 1903
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Napier 1903

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Napier 1903Murdock London

King of the WorldBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 64%

3.81/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

36%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKing of the World

SillageNapier 1903

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value20

Category winnerNapier 1903Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

mossy60%

earthy50%

aromatic100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

herbal42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressHyssopSageFig Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

FigDried FruitsPatchouli

Base5-7 hrs

OakmossAmber

Top

BasilFig LeafMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

SageTomato LeafHedioneJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSage, Fig Leaf, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for Napier 1903, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring97

Summer100

Fall54

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men55

Unisex38

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNapier 1903Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murdock London Napier 1903 opens with a sharp snap of piney cypress, medicinal hyssop, and crisp green fig leaf. It feels brisk immediately. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk foliage softens into sweet dried fruits, sticky black fig, and earthy patchouli. You get a dense, slightly boozy fruitiness that cuts against th…

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King of the World opens with a sharp burst of bitter basil and crisp tomato leaf, underpinned by a sour splash of black currant. As the herbal greenery cools, clean jasmine and damp oakmoss emerge over a dry vetiver base. It suits spring mornings and warm humid afternoons when you need a green aromatic profile that cu…

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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, Napier 1903 or King of the World?

Napier 1903 takes 3 of 4 categories. Napier 1903 is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; King of the World is rated 3.81/5 from 67 votes. Choose Napier 1903 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose King of the World for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Napier 1903 or King of the World?

King of the World lasts longest (King of the World 66/100, Napier 1903 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Napier 1903 or King of the World?

Napier 1903 projects furthest (Napier 1903 63/100, King of the World 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Napier 1903 and King of the World smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Fig Leaf, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Napier 1903 or King of the World better for summer or winter?

Napier 1903 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Napier 1903 and King of the World?

Napier 1903 has top notes of Cypress, Hyssop, Sage and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Fig, Dried Fruits and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss and Amber. King of the World has top notes of Basil, Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Sage, Tomato Leaf, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.