Fragrance comparison

The King vs Tobaccomore

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

3 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,079 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Tobaccomore

Roberto Cavalli

4.6520 votes

Rank #18,595 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 3 of 5 categories.

The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Tobaccomore
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The King3/5

Tobaccomore2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tobaccomore
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The King
Sillage & projection: The King
Value for money: Tobaccomore
Versatility: Not scored
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 Victorious

TobaccomoreRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 1%Want 63%

Category winnerTobaccomoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

70%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTobaccomoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

woody100%

amber92%

tobacco84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, tobacco and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

Top

Saffron

Heart

Tobacco

Base

LabdanumGurjan balsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Tobacco, Labdanum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

Men79

Unisex14

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#18,595

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Tobaccomore by Roberto Cavalli is a striking unisex fragrance built around a core of rich, resinous tobacco and exotic saffron. Launched in 2023, it brings a bold, woody, and warm spicy profile that performs well in cooler weather. It is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a sophisticated, tobacco-focused scent tha…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The King or Tobaccomore?

The King takes 3 of 5 categories. The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes; Tobaccomore is rated 4.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tobaccomore for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The King or Tobaccomore?

They last about the same: The King 81/100, Tobaccomore 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The King or Tobaccomore?

Projection is very close: The King 68/100, Tobaccomore 66/100 for sillage.

Do The King and Tobaccomore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, tobacco and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Tobacco, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is The King or Tobaccomore better for summer or winter?

The King suits daytime wear; Tobaccomore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The King and Tobaccomore?

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. Tobaccomore has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Labdanum, Gurjan balsam and Patchouli.