The King vs Tiangou
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The King takes 5 of 7 categories.
The KingChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
TiangouChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The King5/7
Tiangou2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The King
- Community sentiment
- The King
- Longevity
- Tiangou
- Sillage & projection
- Tiangou
- Value for money
- The King
- Versatility
- The King
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The King
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The KingBoadicea the VictoriousTiangouBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.51/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
4.04/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerThe KingRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
24%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
48%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate
56 votes
Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTiangou
SillageTiangou
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe KingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet91%
leather83%
tobacco74%
amber65%
smoky56%
warm spicy100%
leather92%
tobacco84%
vanilla77%
rum69%
woody61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, leather and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves
Heart
ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope
Base
TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli
Top
RumClovesCinnamonCardamomSaffron
Heart
Damask RoseHeliotropeGeranium
Base
TobaccoLeatherAmberVanillaPatchouliCastoreumMossMusk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rum, Cinnamon and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer12
Fall97
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring36
Summer23
Fall100
Winter82
Day67
Night100
Category winnerThe KingMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,879
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#13,300
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →Boadicea the Victorious Tiangou launches with an immediate burst of dark rum, ground cinnamon, and sharp cloves. The opening feels thick and heavy on skin, quickly pulling in dry saffron and a dusty cardamom spike. As the top notes settle, a dark tobacco leaf and resinous amber warm up the background, anchored by a di…
Reviews →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, The King or Tiangou?
The King takes 5 of 7 categories. The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes; Tiangou is rated 4.04/5 from 56 votes. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tiangou for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The King or Tiangou?
They last about the same: Tiangou 83/100, The King 81/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The King or Tiangou?
Tiangou projects furthest (Tiangou 78/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The King and Tiangou smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and tobacco accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rum, Cinnamon and Cardamom.
Is The King or Tiangou better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tiangou is the stronger pick. For winter, The King is the stronger pick. The King suits daytime wear; Tiangou suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The King and Tiangou?
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. Tiangou has top notes of Rum, Cloves, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Amber and Vanilla.
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