Fragrance comparison

Nomad vs TO BE The King

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 365 ratings analysed

Nomad

Phytoderm

3.8324 votes

Rank #48,080 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

TO BE The King

Police

3.61341 votes

Rank #10,062 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TO BE The King takes 5 of 5 categories.

Nomad
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
TO BE The King
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Nomad0/5

TO BE The King5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NomadPhytoderm

TO BE The KingPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 48%Had 44%Want 8%

3.61/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerTO BE The KingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

341 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTO BE The King

SillageTO BE The King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value77

Category winnerTO BE The KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

herbal30%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lavender

Heart

Cedar

Base

Woodsy Notes

Top

NutmegCardamomCedarLemonBay Leaf

Heart

LavenderCashmere WoodAmberArtemisia

Base

Woodsy NotesTonka BeanOrange BlossomResins

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night43

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men85

Unisex11

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,062

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerTO BE The KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomad by Phytoderm is an aromatic woody fragrance for men launched in 2012. It leans on a classic structure of clean lavender and sturdy cedar wood. This scent provides a straightforward profile suitable for daily wear, particularly during warmer spring and summer months when a crisp, herbal finish feels most appropri…

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TO BE The King by Police opens with a sharp burst of lemon, nutmeg, and cardamom before settling into a warm amber and lavender heart. Cashmere wood and tonka bean build a sweet, resinous base that sits close to the skin. It works best during chilly autumn evenings when you want an easygoing, budget-friendly warm spic…

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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, Nomad or TO BE The King?

TO BE The King takes 5 of 5 categories. Nomad is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; TO BE The King is rated 3.61/5 from 341 votes. Choose Nomad for a lavender and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose TO BE The King for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nomad or TO BE The King?

TO BE The King lasts longest (TO BE The King 58/100, Nomad 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nomad or TO BE The King?

TO BE The King projects furthest (TO BE The King 52/100, Nomad 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nomad and TO BE The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar and Woodsy Notes.

Is Nomad or TO BE The King better for summer or winter?

Nomad suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nomad and TO BE The King?

Nomad has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Woodsy Notes. TO BE The King has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Artemisia, a base of Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Resins.