Fragrance comparison

Say Sakura vs The King

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Say Sakura

LEN Fragrances

3.7141 votes

Rank #26,098 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,234 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 6 of 7 categories.

Say Sakura
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Say Sakura1/7

The King6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Say SakuraLEN Fragrances

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

49%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

41 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value36

Category winnerThe KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

cherry61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

ProseccoMaraschino CherryAmarettoPlumDavanaDates

Heart3-5 hrs

Cherry BlossomIrisIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronPink Pepper

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoCashmere WoodLabdanumMyrrhSandalTonka BeanMuskVanilla

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Incense, Saffron and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Say Sakura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSay SakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex35

Women58

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 11%

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,098

PerfumerPaulo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Say Sakura by LEN Fragrances is an intense, boozy cherry and dark plum scent that hits the air with dramatic weight. The opening crackles with sparkling prosecco and sweet maraschino cherry before sinking into rich almond amaretto and sticky dates. It is lush and unapologetic. You will immediately notice how thick the…

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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, Say Sakura or The King?

The King takes 6 of 7 categories. Say Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Say Sakura for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. 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, Say Sakura or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Say Sakura 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Say Sakura or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Say Sakura 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Say Sakura and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Plum, Incense, Saffron and Tobacco.

Is Say Sakura or The King better for summer or winter?

For summer, Say Sakura is the stronger pick. For winter, Say Sakura is the stronger pick. Say Sakura suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Say Sakura and The King?

Say Sakura has top notes of Prosecco, Maraschino Cherry, Amaretto and Plum, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Tobacco, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum and Myrrh. 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.