Fragrance comparison

Shaari vs The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 175 ratings analysed

Shaari

Lattafa Perfumes

3.96120 votes

Rank #5,823 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,885 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

Shaari
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber 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.

Shaari2/7

The King5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShaariLattafa Perfumes

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

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

44%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

120 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value36

Category winnerShaariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

leather84%

smoky77%

oud69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AgarwoodSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SandalwoodRose

Base

LeatherIncenseAmberVanillaMusk

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Rose and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#7,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerShaariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shaari by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense oriental spicy fragrance that centers on agarwood and leather. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent provides a rich, resinous profile ideal for autumn and winter evenings. It offers a bold, complex experience for those who appreciate deep woody and smoky notes, making it a stand…

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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, Shaari or The King?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories. Shaari is rated 3.96/5 from 120 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Shaari for a warm spicy and amber 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, Shaari or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Shaari 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shaari or The King?

Projection is very close: The King 68/100, Shaari 67/100 for sillage.

Do Shaari and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Rose and Leather.

Is Shaari or The King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shaari and The King?

Shaari has top notes of Agarwood, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Leather, Incense, Amber and Vanilla. 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.