Fragrance comparison

The King vs Vidi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 171 ratings analysed

5 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,896 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Vidi

Histoires de Parfums

3.60116 votes

Rank #15,377 Warm SpicyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Vidi
Choose it for a warm spicy and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

The King5/7

Vidi2/7

Ratings & consensus: The King
Community sentiment: The King
Longevity: The King
Sillage & projection: The King
Value for money: Vidi
Versatility: Vidi
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

VidiHistoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

3.60/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerThe KingRating 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

34%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

32%Dislike

2%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityThe King

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value51

Category winnerVidiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

warm spicy100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

Top

CardamomCucumber

Heart

SaffronCyclamenRose

Base

ImmortelleMuskAmbergrisWoody NotesVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Immortelle and Rose. 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–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall50

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVidiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

Men15

Unisex58

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#15,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

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…

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Vidi by Histoires de Parfums is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Vidi was launched in 2012. Top notes are Cardamom and Cucumber; middle notes are Saffron, Cyclamen and Rose; base notes are Immortelle, Musk, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Vanilla. It opens with Cardamom, Cucumber. The heart moves into Saffron, Cycla…

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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, The King or Vidi?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories. The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes; Vidi is rated 3.60/5 from 116 votes. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Vidi for a warm spicy and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, The King or Vidi?

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

Which projects more, The King or Vidi?

Projection is very close: The King 68/100, Vidi 67/100 for sillage.

Do The King and Vidi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Immortelle and Rose.

Is The King or Vidi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vidi 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 The King and Vidi?

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. Vidi has top notes of Cardamom and Cucumber, heart notes of Saffron, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Immortelle, Musk, Ambergris and Woody Notes.