Fragrance comparison

Strong as Metal vs Kings & Queens Malik

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kings & Queens Malik

Amaran

4.6015 votes

Rank #23,547 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kings & Queens Malik takes 4 of 4 categories.

Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kings & Queens Malik
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Strong as Metal0/4

Kings & Queens Malik4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Strong as MetalDévier

Kings & Queens MalikAmaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 17%Had 1%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

87%Love

0%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityKings & Queens Malik

SillageKings & Queens Malik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value95

Category winnerKings & Queens MalikBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineHoneyHazelnutBay Leaf

Base

Cashmere WoodAmberwoodPatchouliOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall95

Winter95

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKings & Queens MalikHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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Kings & Queens Malik by Amaran is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Kings & Queens Malik was launched in 2025. Top notes are Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Plum and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Honey, Hazelnut and Bay Leaf; base notes are Cashmere Wood, Amberwood, Patchouli, O…

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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, Strong as Metal or Kings & Queens Malik?

Kings & Queens Malik takes 4 of 4 categories. Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Kings & Queens Malik is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kings & Queens Malik for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Strong as Metal or Kings & Queens Malik?

Kings & Queens Malik lasts longest (Kings & Queens Malik 93/100, Strong as Metal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Strong as Metal or Kings & Queens Malik?

Kings & Queens Malik projects furthest (Kings & Queens Malik 91/100, Strong as Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Strong as Metal and Kings & Queens Malik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Strong as Metal or Kings & Queens Malik better for summer or winter?

Strong as Metal suits evening wear; Kings & Queens Malik suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Strong as Metal and Kings & Queens Malik?

Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss. Kings & Queens Malik has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Honey and Hazelnut, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amberwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.