Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume III vs The King

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Rite Volume III

G Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #66,599 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,237 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rite Volume III
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Rite Volume III1/3

The King2/3

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

Rite Volume IIIG Parfums

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageRite Volume III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseJuniperDried PlumTobaccoLeatherCinnamonClovesCedarPine TreeLabdanumTolu BalsamCastoreum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Tobacco, Leather and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Rite Volume III, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 31%Party 23%Work 11%

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,599

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rite Volume III by G Parfums is a dark, enveloping oriental fragrance that showcases raw artisanal perfumery at its most atmospheric. Built around a dense core of smoky incense, cured tobacco leaf, and rich labdanum, it opens with an intriguing contrast of tart dried plum, pine needles, and brisk juniper berries. As t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rite Volume III or The King?

The King takes 2 of 3 categories. Rite Volume III is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Rite Volume III for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume III or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Rite Volume III 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rite Volume III or The King?

Rite Volume III projects furthest (Rite Volume III 88/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume III and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Tobacco, Leather and Cinnamon.

Is Rite Volume III or The King better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume III suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rite Volume III and The King?

Rite Volume III features Incense, Juniper, Dried Plum, Tobacco and Leather. 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.