Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 260 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura

Armaf

4.22253 votes

Rank #2,769 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #29,299 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura4/4

Masculine Kingdom0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aura
Sillage & projection: Aura
Value for money: Aura
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AuraArmaf

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

253 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleLemonBlack Cardamom

Heart

VioletIrisLavenderGeraniumPepper

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Lemon and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#29,299

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and tart lemon, sliced through by a dark, smoky cardamom note. This unusual spice prevents the fruit from smelling like a cheap body spray, giving the initial spray a fresh, slightly bitter edge. As it settles, a clean, laundry-like musk rises to meet a powdery violet and …

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Masculine Kingdom by Reyane Tradition opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and grapefruit. This woody aromatic scent balances bright citrus notes against a heart of apple and black currant, resting on a sturdy foundation of sandalwood and tobacco. It is a versatile choice for daily office wear or casual outings during…

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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, Aura or Masculine Kingdom?

Aura takes 4 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 4.22/5 from 253 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aura for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Masculine Kingdom?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 69/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Masculine Kingdom?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 61/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Lemon and Musk.

Is Aura or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Masculine Kingdom?

Aura has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Lemon and Black Cardamom, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Masculine Kingdom has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Apple, Black Currant and Peppermint, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Patchouli.