Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 300 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aura

Phebo

4.32293 votes

Rank #8,652 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #29,249 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura2/4

Masculine Kingdom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aura
Sillage & projection: Masculine Kingdom
Value for money: Tie
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

AuraPhebo

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

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

53%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

293 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageMasculine Kingdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliPink PepperNutmeg

Base

MuskCedarAmberwood

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper 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

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex68

Women16

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,652

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze, Sophie Truitard

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#29,249

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Aura opens with a sharp burst of lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp lavender before settling into a clean neroli heart. Created by Leonardo Lucheze and Sophie Truitard in 2019, this floral woody musk fragrance captures the relaxed energy of a warm spring morning. A spicy kick of pink pepper and nutmeg cuts throu…

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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 2 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 4.32/5 from 293 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aura for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Masculine Kingdom?

They last about the same: Aura 56/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Masculine Kingdom?

Masculine Kingdom projects furthest (Masculine Kingdom 56/100, Aura 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper 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 Lemon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amberwood. 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.