Original sin vs The King
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Original sin takes 3 of 5 categories.
Original sinChoose it for a woody and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The KingChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Original sin3/5
The King2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The King
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Original sin
- Sillage & projection
- Original sin
- Value for money
- Original sin
- 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
Original sinMAISON OLFACTIFThe KingBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%
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 hate70%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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
LongevityOriginal sin
SillageOriginal sin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOriginal sinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
rum91%
powdery83%
tobacco74%
sweet65%
vanilla56%
warm spicy100%
sweet91%
leather83%
tobacco74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Jasmine
Heart
VanillaCinnamonSaffron
Base
SkinRumTobaccoSandalGold
Top
PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves
Heart
ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope
Base
TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Cinnamon, Saffron and Rum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer17
Fall100
Winter67
Day33
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#31,751
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#7,896
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriginal sin by MAISON OLFACTIF leans into the contrast between light and dark. It opens with a delicate hit of jasmine before settling into a warm, intoxicating blend of vanilla, rum, and tobacco. Designed for those who appreciate a bold aromatic scent, it sits comfortably on the skin during cool autumn evenings or n…
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, Original sin or The King?
Original sin takes 3 of 5 categories. Original sin is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Original sin for a woody and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Original sin or The King?
Original sin lasts longest (Original sin 84/100, The King 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Original sin or The King?
Original sin projects furthest (Original sin 72/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Original sin and The King smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Cinnamon, Saffron and Rum.
Is Original sin or The King better for summer or winter?
Original sin suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Original sin and The King?
Original sin has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Cinnamon and Saffron, a base of Skin, Rum, Tobacco and Sandal. 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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