King by Bharara
Brand: Bharara
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A crowd-pleasing citrus amber: orange, bergamot and lemon over a clean white musk, finished with warm amber and vanilla.
Is King worth it?
How it smells: Opens with orange, bergamot and lemon, musk at the heart, then dries down to amber and vanilla.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 65, versatility 67, layerability 84 and value 65, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long and smells sweet and fresh. A few say it's too strong. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 54 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2021 · Men
Key accords: Orange, Bergamot, Lemon, Musk, Amber, Vanilla
Top Notes
- Orange
- Bergamot
- Lemon
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Spring, Fall
Fragrance overview
King by Bharara belongs to the amber fragrance family. A crowd-pleasing citrus amber: orange, bergamot and lemon over a clean white musk, finished with warm amber and vanilla. King opens with Orange, Bergamot, and Lemon. The heart brings Musk. It dries down to Amber and Vanilla.
How to wear King
On skin, King by Bharara has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Fahrenheit by Dior. Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays King : 2 sprays Fahrenheit and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
King opens with Orange, Bergamot, and Lemon.
The heart brings Musk.
It dries down to Amber and Vanilla.
What to layer with King
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lemon, and musk.
Order: Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays King : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lemon, and vanilla.
Order: Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 1 spray King : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Amber Oud Gold Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Gold Edition on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 1 spray King : 2 sprays Amber Oud Gold Edition
Chelsea Nights by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, amber, and vanilla.
Order: Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chelsea Nights on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays King : 2 sprays Chelsea Nights
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lemon, and musk.
Order: Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray King : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Pairings to approach with care
Privé Figuier Eden by Armani
Not Recommended · 31/99
King has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Privé Figuier Eden brings a green contrast to this amber scent.
Order: Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Privé Figuier Eden on top for green lift.
Ratio: 1 spray King : 2 sprays Privé Figuier Eden
Inflorescence by Byredo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 31/99
King has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Inflorescence brings a floral contrast to this amber scent.
Order: Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Inflorescence on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray King : 2 sprays Inflorescence
Related fragrances and why
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include bergamot, lemon, and musk.
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot, lemon, and vanilla.
- Amber Oud Gold Edition by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot, musk, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for King?
King opens with Orange, Bergamot, and Lemon. The heart brings Musk. It dries down to Amber and Vanilla.
How long does King last, and how strong is it?
King by Bharara has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear King?
It's best in spring and fall. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with King?
Fahrenheit by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Amber and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lemon, and musk. Apply King first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays King : 2 sprays Fahrenheit.
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