Fragrance comparison

Silver Edelweiss vs The King

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Silver Edelweiss

Aura of Kazakhstan

3.6156 votes

Rank #25,034 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,075 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 6 of 7 categories.

Silver Edelweiss
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Silver Edelweiss1/7

The King6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver EdelweissAura of Kazakhstan

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 53%

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

27%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

56 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value36

Category winnerThe KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

conifer61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineIncense

Heart

Green NotesCloves

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cloves and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSilver EdelweissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex39

Women3

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,034

PerfumerVanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Edelweiss by Aura of Kazakhstan brings the crisp air of high-altitude mountains to life. It features a sharp opening of pine and incense that settles into a green and clove-infused heart. This aromatic composition eventually dries down to a clean, musky vanilla base, making it a versatile choice for anyone seek…

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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, Silver Edelweiss or The King?

The King takes 6 of 7 categories. Silver Edelweiss is rated 3.61/5 from 56 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Silver Edelweiss for a green and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime 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, Silver Edelweiss or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Silver Edelweiss 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Edelweiss or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Silver Edelweiss 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Edelweiss and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Cloves and Vanilla.

Is Silver Edelweiss or The King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Silver Edelweiss and The King?

Silver Edelweiss has top notes of Pine and Incense, heart notes of Green Notes and Cloves, a base of Musk 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.