Fragrance comparison

Isa vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 867 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isa

Ulric de Varens

3.64860 votes

Rank #12,400 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #26,597 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isa takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Isa4/4

Masculine Kingdom0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsaUlric de Varens

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 860 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

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

22%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

860 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIsa

SillageIsa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value57

Category winnerIsaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral83%

powdery65%

rose48%

amber30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumGalbanumMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegRoseYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

LabdanumSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Isa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 12%Party 6%

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#26,597

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIsaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isa by Ulric de Varens is a comforting retro perfume that channels clean luxury bath soap with a spicy twist. The spray opens brisk and medicinal with bitter green galbanum, herbal geranium, and sweet mandarin orange peel. Give the solvent a moment to clear. Within minutes, the heart settles into a cozy pairing of dry…

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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, Isa or Masculine Kingdom?

Isa takes 4 of 4 categories. Isa is rated 3.64/5 from 860 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Isa for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isa or Masculine Kingdom?

Isa lasts longest (Isa 67/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isa or Masculine Kingdom?

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

Do Isa and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Isa or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Isa and Masculine Kingdom?

Isa has top notes of Geranium, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.