How it smells
The first thing you smell is cardamom and nutmeg. The heart brings lavender and cashmere wood. On the skin it settles into woody notes and tonka bean. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
To Be The King notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Police To Be The King EDT
To Be The King EDT comes from Police. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
How long To Be The King stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Giorgio Armani Code Profumo and Tom Ford Noir Extreme last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like woody notes and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €27, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Giorgio Armani Code Profumo and Tom Ford Noir Extreme.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Giorgio Armani Code Profumo and Parfums De Marly Kalan spread further.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like lavender and woody notes. Less obvious notes include cedar, amber and orange blossom. Perfume fans rate it 3.65 out of 5.
Best season for To Be The King
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2011.
Perfumes that smell like To Be The King
These perfumes have a close smell: Giorgio Armani Code Profumo (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Noir Extreme (5 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Kalan (5 shared notes) and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 starts from €15.
Quick answers
Can women wear To Be The King?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is To Be The King better for day or night?
Both. It works day and night.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2013.