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Kingsman vs Urban Seduction in Black

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

Updated 115 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kingsman takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Kingsman

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Urban Seduction in Black

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Kingsman4/5
Urban Seduction in Black1/5
Ratings & consensus
Kingsman
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kingsman
Sillage & projection
Urban Seduction in Black
Value for money
Kingsman
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kingsman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KingsmanMaison Alhambra
Urban Seduction in BlackAntonio Banderas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%
3.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 26%Had 29%Want 45%
Category winnerKingsmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
33%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

103 votes

17%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityKingsman

SillageUrban Seduction in Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value87
¤ Price value63
Category winnerKingsmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
herbal30%
citrus100%
amber83%
woody65%
fresh48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Juniper BerriesBlood OrangeCitrusesSicilian Lemon
Heart
SageLavenderBlack PepperGeranium
Base
CedarPatchouliVetiver
Notes
CitrusesAmberWoody NotesBlood Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall67
Winter21
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer50
Fall33
Winter17
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men84
Unisex13
Women3
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#47,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKingsmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kingsman by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a blend of juniper berries, blood orange, and Sicilian lemon. This 2022 release offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a heart of sage and lavender. It serves as an accessible, everyday option for men looking for a versatile, cle…

Reviews →

Urban Seduction in Black leans bright and easy rather than dark or heavy. Expect a citrus-led opening with blood orange, a soft amber warmth underneath, and light woody support in the dry-down. It usually reads as a simple, budget-friendly scent for casual wear, especially if you want something approachable and not to…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kingsman or Urban Seduction in Black?

Kingsman takes 4 of 5 categories. Kingsman is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes; Urban Seduction in Black is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Kingsman for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Urban Seduction in Black for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kingsman or Urban Seduction in Black?

They last about the same: Kingsman 57/100, Urban Seduction in Black 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kingsman or Urban Seduction in Black?

Urban Seduction in Black projects furthest (Urban Seduction in Black 53/100, Kingsman 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kingsman and Urban Seduction in Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Citruses.

Is Kingsman or Urban Seduction in Black better for summer or winter?

Kingsman suits daytime wear; Urban Seduction in Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kingsman and Urban Seduction in Black?

Kingsman has top notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. Urban Seduction in Black features Citruses, Amber, Woody Notes and Blood Orange.

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