Fragrance comparison

Golden Chypre vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

3 wins

Golden Chypre

Grossmith

4.30191 votes

Rank #9,424 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #27,769 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories.

Golden Chypre
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Golden Chypre3/4

Masculine Kingdom1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden ChypreGrossmith

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

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

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

191 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityGolden Chypre

SillageGolden Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMasculine KingdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotOrangeNutmegCardamom

Heart3 to 4 hours

GeraniumVetiverRosePatchouliHeliotrope

Base5 to 7 hours

Woody NotesMuskAmberLabdanum

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Golden Chypre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,424

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#27,769

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGolden ChypreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Chypre by Grossmith delivers an invigorating twist on traditional botanical compositions. It opens with sharp bergamot and sweet orange, balanced immediately by the dry heat of cardamom and nutmeg. As the bright citrus top settles, an aromatic heart emerges through crisp geranium, velvety rose, and powdery heli…

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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, Golden Chypre or Masculine Kingdom?

Golden Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories. Golden Chypre is rated 4.30/5 from 191 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Golden Chypre for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Chypre or Masculine Kingdom?

Golden Chypre lasts longest (Golden Chypre 71/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Chypre or Masculine Kingdom?

Golden Chypre projects furthest (Golden Chypre 61/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Chypre and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Golden Chypre or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

Golden Chypre suits daytime wear; Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Chypre and Masculine Kingdom?

Golden Chypre has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber and Labdanum. 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.