Fragrance comparison

Rose Musc vs The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 531 ratings analysed

Rose Musc

Narciso Rodriguez

3.97476 votes

Rank #4,057 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,896 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Musc
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Rose Musc2/7

The King4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose MuscNarciso Rodriguez

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 476 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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 hate

45%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

408 votes

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value36

Category winnerRose MuscBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

floral61%

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 = shared

Top

Moroccan RoseClovesCinnamonPeony

Heart

Musk

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliSaffronBlack PepperLabdanum

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCloves, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex35

Women63

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,057

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#7,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRose MuscHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Musc is a deep, spiced rose wrapped in Narciso Rodriguez's soft musk signature. It opens warm and floral, then settles into a woody, slightly peppery dry-down with patchouli and saffron adding depth. This is a richer, more assertive take on the For Her style, best suited to cooler weather, evening wear, and anyo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Musc or The King?

The King takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Musc is rated 3.97/5 from 476 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Rose Musc for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Musc or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Rose Musc 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Musc or The King?

Projection is very close: Rose Musc 68/100, The King 68/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Musc and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Saffron.

Is Rose Musc or The King better for summer or winter?

For summer, The King is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Musc is the stronger pick. The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Musc and The King?

Rose Musc has top notes of Moroccan Rose, Cloves, Cinnamon and Peony, heart notes of Musk, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Saffron and Black Pepper. 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.