Flashback vs Masculine Kingdom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
FlashbackChoose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Masculine KingdomChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flashback2/4
Masculine Kingdom2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Flashback
- Sillage & projection
- Flashback
- Value for money
- Masculine Kingdom
- 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
FlashbackétherMasculine KingdomReyane TraditionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
Category winners
LongevityFlashback
SillageFlashback
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMasculine KingdomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
amber92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
green61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitRhubarbLime
Heart
Dried FruitsRed BerriesSaffron
Base
AmbergrisLabdanumVetiverTobacco
Top
BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom
Base
VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Labdanum and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,821
PerfumerMaria Bubnova
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,229
PerfumerNejla Barbir
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerMasculine KingdomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlashback by éther kicks off with an energetic blast of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. As the bright citrus settles, the scent moves into a rich heart of sweet dried fruits, tart red berries, and warm saffron. The base anchors the entire blend with dry tobacco lea…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Flashback or Masculine Kingdom?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Flashback is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Flashback for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Flashback or Masculine Kingdom?
Flashback lasts longest (Flashback 80/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flashback or Masculine Kingdom?
Flashback projects furthest (Flashback 88/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flashback and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Labdanum and Vetiver.
Is Flashback or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?
Flashback suits evening wear; Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flashback and Masculine Kingdom?
Flashback has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Lime, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Red Berries and Saffron, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco. 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.
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