Fragrance comparison

Sun Cities vs The King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

Sun Cities

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.40156 votes

Rank #19,640 LeatherSweet

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47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,896 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sun Cities
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Sun Cities1/7

The King6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sun CitiesVilhelm Parfumerie

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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

19%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

10%Hate

156 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value36

Category winnerThe KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

tropical61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both leather, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom

Heart

LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle

Base

PatchouliAmberSugarMusk

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Leather, Saffron and Oakmoss. 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

Summer93

Fall96

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSun CitiesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex59

Women23

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,640

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#7,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun Cities by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a striking contrast between tropical brightness and raw leather. This fragrance sets a juicy slice of pineapple against a dark base of saffron and leather. Designed for those who appreciate modern, mineral structures, it serves as a bold choice for warm evening gatherings or c…

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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, Sun Cities or The King?

The King takes 6 of 7 categories. Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. 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, Sun Cities or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Sun Cities 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun Cities or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Sun Cities 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun Cities and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Leather, Saffron and Oakmoss.

Is Sun Cities or The King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sun Cities and The King?

Sun Cities has top notes of Pineapple, Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Violet and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sugar and Musk. 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.