Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #28,469 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King's Salute takes 3 of 4 categories.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

King's Salute3/4

Masculine Kingdom1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King's SaluteGrossmith

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

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

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityKing's Salute

SillageKing's Salute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMasculine KingdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Black Currant and Cardamom. Durations are only published for King's Salute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,469

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKing's SaluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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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, King's Salute or Masculine Kingdom?

King's Salute takes 3 of 4 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or Masculine Kingdom?

King's Salute lasts longest (King's Salute 75/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or Masculine Kingdom?

Projection is very close: King's Salute 57/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100 for sillage.

Do King's Salute and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Black Currant and Cardamom.

Is King's Salute or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

King's Salute suits daytime wear; Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and Masculine Kingdom?

King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk 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.