Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #28,595 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

C.H.E.S.S3/4

Masculine Kingdom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C.H.E.S.S
Sillage & projection: C.H.E.S.S
Value for money: C.H.E.S.S
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Masculine Kingdom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C.H.E.S.SLegend's Avenue

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value57

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincensePatchouliJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBlack PepperVanillaAmberAlmond

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Patchouli and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for C.H.E.S.S, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,595

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMasculine KingdomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C.H.E.S.S by Legend's Avenue brings an energetic citrus start that quickly melts into a dense, cozy amber base. The first spray releases a bright hit of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by an aromatic streak of herbal tarragon. It feels zesty and brisk on skin for twenty minutes before the deeper resins take ov…

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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, C.H.E.S.S or Masculine Kingdom?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C.H.E.S.S or Masculine Kingdom?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or Masculine Kingdom?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Patchouli and Black Pepper.

Is C.H.E.S.S or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

C.H.E.S.S suits evening wear; Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C.H.E.S.S and Masculine Kingdom?

C.H.E.S.S has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Amber. 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.