Fragrance comparison

Royal vs King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Royal

kari

—0 votes

Rank #72,958 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

King

Paris Line Parfums

3.2711 votes

Rank #71,123 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King takes 1 of 1 categories.

Royal
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character.
King
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Royal0/1

King1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royalkari

KingParis Line Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

3.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 50%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

27%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

27%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

herbal74%

amber65%

sweet56%

white floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPetitgrainBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJuniper

Base

Palisander RosewoodSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lily of the ValleyBergamotLavender

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomJuniper

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for King, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal by kari offers a straightforward splash of lavender and clean citrus. It is a traditional aromatic blend designed for warm afternoons. The base anchors the herbal top notes with a soft cedarwood dry-down, making it a reliable choice for men who want a simple, clean office scent.

Reviews →

King by Paris Line Parfums delivers a traditional aromatic profile that balances bright floral notes with dry resinous undertones. The scent begins with crisp bergamot, fresh lavender, and a distinct touch of green lily of the valley. As it settles, tart juniper berries and sweet orange blossom add herbal depth withou…

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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.

Do Royal and King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Orange Blossom.

Is Royal or King better for summer or winter?

King suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal and King?

Royal has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Juniper, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. King has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Juniper, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Incense.