Fragrance comparison

Sérénade vs The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sérénade

Bey Parfum

4.1913 votes

Rank #34,075 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,896 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sérénade takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sérénade
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Sérénade3/5

The King2/5

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

SérénadeBey Parfum

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySérénade

SillageSérénade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSérénadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

tobacco92%

sweet84%

cherry77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCardamomDavanaBergamot

Heart

CherryHeliotropeCloveGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberVanillaVirginia CedarOakmossSandalwood

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Heliotrope and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,075

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sérénade by Bey Parfum is a woody spicy scent that balances saffron and cardamom with a heart of cherry and heliotrope. Designed for those seeking a modern profile, it settles into a base of tobacco, amber, and vanilla. This fragrance feels easy to wear for both men and women during autumn days, providing a steady pre…

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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, Sérénade or The King?

Sérénade takes 3 of 5 categories. Sérénade is rated 4.19/5 from 13 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Sérénade for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime 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, Sérénade or The King?

Sérénade lasts longest (Sérénade 87/100, The King 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sérénade or The King?

Sérénade projects furthest (Sérénade 77/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sérénade and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Heliotrope and Geranium.

Is Sérénade or The King better for summer or winter?

Sérénade suits daytime wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sérénade and The King?

Sérénade has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry, Heliotrope, Clove and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Vanilla and Virginia Cedar. 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.