Fragrance comparison

Byblos Sole vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Byblos Sole

Byblos

3.8534 votes

Rank #20,991 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%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?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Byblos Sole
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Sole2/4

Masculine Kingdom2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos SoleByblos

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 32%

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

21%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMasculine Kingdom

SillageMasculine Kingdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value57

Category winnerByblos SoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

fruity48%

green30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeAppleGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineNeroliTuberoseGingerWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSnowdropsSandalwood

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex6

Women83

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,299

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerByblos SoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Sole is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance designed for casual summer days. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and grapefruit, supported by a crisp apple note. The heart transitions into a bouquet of white florals including jasmine and neroli, grounded by a soft musk base. It feels clean, light, and refreshin…

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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, Byblos Sole or Masculine Kingdom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Byblos Sole is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Byblos Sole for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Sole or Masculine Kingdom?

Masculine Kingdom lasts longest (Masculine Kingdom 54/100, Byblos Sole 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Sole or Masculine Kingdom?

Masculine Kingdom projects furthest (Masculine Kingdom 56/100, Byblos Sole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Sole and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Grapefruit.

Is Byblos Sole or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

Byblos Sole suits daytime wear; Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Sole and Masculine Kingdom?

Byblos Sole has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Tuberose and Ginger, a base of Musk, Cedar, Snowdrops and Sandalwood. 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.