Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

2 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #25,905 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 2 of 4 categories.

Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Close Intention2/4

Masculine Kingdom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Close Intention
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Close Intention
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

Close IntentionEudora

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

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

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 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

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityClose Intention

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value57

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomMintLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Apple. Durations are only published for Close Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 37%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 15%

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,905

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMasculine KingdomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Close Intention by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of icy spices and rich dessert warmth. The initial spray hits you with sharp black pepper and cooling mint, cut cleanly by a splash of tart lemon. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal crisp green apple, floral lavender, and aromatic…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Close Intention or Masculine Kingdom?

Close Intention takes 2 of 4 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Masculine Kingdom?

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

Which projects more, Close Intention or Masculine Kingdom?

Projection is very close: Close Intention 56/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100 for sillage.

Do Close Intention and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Apple.

Is Close Intention or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

Close Intention suits evening wear; Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Close Intention and Masculine Kingdom?

Close Intention has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Cedar and Pear, a base of Praline, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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.