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The King Eau de Parfum bottle The King EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££££
Essentiel Eau de Parfum bottle Essentiel EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The King EDP
A contemporary fragrance that balances fresh and spicy tones for a versatile, masculine appeal.
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Our Verdict - Essentiel EDP
Essentiel combines modern freshness with classic sophistication, making it an excellent choice for the confident, contemporary man.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The King EDP
Essentiel EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 57% vs 53%
Only in The King
Pepper 21% Ginger 21%
Only in Essentiel
Green Tea 47%
Only in Essentiel
Pepper 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 37% vs 29%
Patchouli 18% vs 25%
Musk 12% vs 18%
Only in The King
Vetiver 31%
Only in Essentiel
Sandalwood 26%

Accords

The King Essentiel
90%
Fresh Spicy
90%
60%
Citrus
80%
70%
Woody
70%
Green
60%
Herbal
50%
40%
Musky
Fresh Spicy shared
90%
90%
Citrus shared
60%
80%
Woody shared
70%
70%
60%
50%
40%

Performance

The King Essentiel
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The King

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The King features warm spices and woody notes, making it ideal for cooler weather in fall and spring. Its richness is less suited to hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Moderate projection and balanced intensity make The King suitable for offices and social settings. Its sophisticated spiciness works well for date nights but can overpower in sports contexts.

Essentiel

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Essentiel's warm and spicy accords make it suitable for cooler weather, but its citrusy freshness also allows for spring and lighter summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its balanced projection is ideal for office or date use, offering enough presence without overwhelming the space.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The King EDP
Essentiel EDP
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