No.16 Faded vs The King
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The King takes 4 of 5 categories.
No.16 FadedChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The KingChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
No.16 Faded1/5
The King4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The King
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The King
- Sillage & projection
- The King
- Value for money
- No.16 Faded
- 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
No.16 FadedArcadiaThe KingBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%
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 hate27%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate
11 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
Category winners
LongevityThe King
SillageThe King
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo.16 FadedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
herbal77%
soft spicy69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
sweet91%
leather83%
tobacco74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderCardamomBrazilian RosewoodCinnamon
Heart
SageLeatherRoseHedione
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliIncenseMuskTobaccoAmber
Top
PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves
Heart
ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope
Base
TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Leather and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer12
Fall97
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,330
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,896
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNo.16 Faded leans dry, aromatic and gently smoky, opening with cardamom, coriander and cinnamon over a woody rosewood lift. As it settles, sage, leather and rose soften the spice, while patchouli, incense, tobacco and amber give it an earthy, worn-in finish. This is a good fit if you like woody spicy scents with a her…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, No.16 Faded or The King?
The King takes 4 of 5 categories. No.16 Faded is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose No.16 Faded for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night 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, No.16 Faded or The King?
The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, No.16 Faded 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No.16 Faded or The King?
The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, No.16 Faded 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No.16 Faded and The King smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Leather and Rose.
Is No.16 Faded or The King better for summer or winter?
No.16 Faded suits day or night wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No.16 Faded and The King?
No.16 Faded has top notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sage, Leather, Rose and Hedione, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Incense and Musk. 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.
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