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Woody · 2013

TO BE The King

by Police
Rating3.6 ★ 359 votes
GenderMen
Year2013
WoodyAmberAromatic
Best for fallNighttime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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In the same corner
The Tragedy of Lord George Penhaligon's
The Tragedy of Lord George Penhaligon's
85% match
Le Male Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Jean Paul Gaultier
85% match
Hoggar Yves Rocher
Hoggar Yves Rocher
84% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
13 notes
topfirst impression
CardamomNutmegCedarBay LeafLemon
heartthe character
LavenderCashmere WoodAmberArtemisia
basethe foundation
Tonka BeanWoodsy NotesOrange BlossomResins

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
48
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
36
intimateenormous
Price value77
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean82
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
WoodyAmberAromaticFresh SpicyWarm SpicyLavenderCitrusVanilla
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Lavender
Citrus
Vanilla

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
7%
weak
14%
moderate
64%
long lasting
11%
eternal
4%
Sillage
intimate
22%
moderate
55%
strong
18%
enormous
5%
Season
spring
23%
summer
10%
fall
36%
winter
31%
Time of day
day
37%
night
63%
Gender
female
4%
more female
1%
unisex
10%
more male
34%
male
52%
Value
way overpriced
1%
overpriced
2%
ok
20%
good value
41%
great value
35%

Smells similar

by scent profile
86% match
Sandalo Eau de Parfum Acqua di Parma
Acqua di Parma
citruslavender
85% match
The Tragedy of Lord George Penhaligon's
Penhaligon's
woodyamber
85% match
Le Male Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
aromaticlavender
84% match
Hoggar Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher
citrusvanilla

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

CedarLemonCardamomNutmegBay LeafAmberLavenderCashmere WoodArtemisiaTonka BeanOrange Bloss…Woody NotesResins
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lavender and Artemisia

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The To Be line

7 versions
Original2011To Be
More Ozonic, Aquatic
Less Lavender
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2017WomenTattooart
More Sweet, Powdery
Less Amber
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2013WomenThe Queen
More Fruity, Sweet
Less Amber
Projects more
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2012WomenWoman
More Sweet, Fruity
Less Amber
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2019WomenExotic Jungle For Woman
More Fruity, Powdery
Less Amber
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2020WomenSweet Girl
More Sweet, Fruity
Less Amber
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of TO BE The King are woody and amber. It opens with Cardamom and Nutmeg, reveals Lavender and Cashmere Wood at its heart, and dries down to Tonka Bean and Woodsy Notes. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in autumn and winter, mostly in the evening.

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