Fragrance comparison

Tender Amber Intense vs The King

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Tender Amber Intense

Zara

4.35108 votes

Rank #4,482 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,151 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tender Amber Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. 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.

Tender Amber Intense2/7

The King4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tender Amber IntenseZara

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 39%

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

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

108 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value36

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

tuberose77%

rose65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

IncenseTuberoseRose

Base

AmberLabdanum

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Rose and Labdanum. 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

Summer89

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#7,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara launches a surprisingly heavy hitter with this one. A sharp blast of saffron starts the experience, leading into a thick, sweet cloud that feels right for chilly autumn evenings. It leans heavily into a sugary vibe, making it a solid casual wear option when you want to stand out in a crowd.

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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, Tender Amber Intense or The King?

The King takes 4 of 7 categories. Tender Amber Intense is rated 4.35/5 from 108 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Tender Amber Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. 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, Tender Amber Intense or The King?

The King lasts longest (The King 81/100, Tender Amber Intense 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tender Amber Intense or The King?

Projection is very close: Tender Amber Intense 68/100, The King 68/100 for sillage.

Do Tender Amber Intense and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Rose and Labdanum.

Is Tender Amber Intense or The King better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tender Amber Intense 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 Tender Amber Intense and The King?

Tender Amber Intense has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Amber and Labdanum. 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.