Fragrance comparison

Stormy Day vs CH Kings

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

6 wins

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

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29%scent match

Clearly different

CH Kings

Carolina Herrera

3.56133 votes

Rank #18,214 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stormy Day takes 6 of 7 categories.

Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CH Kings
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Stormy Day6/7

CH Kings1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stormy DayZara

CH KingsCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

3.56/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerStormy DayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

31%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerStormy DayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityStormy Day

SillageCH Kings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value49

Category winnerStormy DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

musky77%

lavender69%

cacao61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and cacao

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBlack PepperVioletCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCacaoCoffeePineappleClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Cacao and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for CH Kings, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Category winnerStormy DayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 31%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#18,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerStormy DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

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Carolina Herrera CH Kings takes the sweet, playful DNA of the modern club scent and dries it out with a crisp spice rack. You get a snappy blast of black pepper and pink pepper right away. It prickles your nose. Within minutes, candied violet and a splash of juicy pineapple emerge, followed by a dusting of bitter caca…

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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, Stormy Day or CH Kings?

Stormy Day takes 6 of 7 categories. Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes; CH Kings is rated 3.56/5 from 133 votes. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CH Kings for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stormy Day or CH Kings?

Stormy Day lasts longest (Stormy Day 62/100, CH Kings 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stormy Day or CH Kings?

CH Kings projects furthest (CH Kings 59/100, Stormy Day 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stormy Day and CH Kings smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and cacao accords. Common notes include Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper.

Is Stormy Day or CH Kings better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stormy Day is the stronger pick. For winter, CH Kings is the stronger pick. Stormy Day suits daytime wear; CH Kings suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stormy Day and CH Kings?

Stormy Day features Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper. CH Kings has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Violet and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Cacao, Coffee and Pineapple, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.