Fragrance comparison

Le Trône Dore vs Metal Sensation

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Le Trône Dore

Valois

4.003 votes

Rank #57,152 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Metal Sensation

Byblos

3.9157 votes

Rank #14,084 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Metal Sensation takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Trône Dore
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Metal Sensation
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Trône Dore1/4

Metal Sensation3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Metal Sensation
Sillage & projection: Le Trône Dore
Value for money: Metal Sensation
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Metal Sensation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Trône DoreValois

Metal SensationByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

3.91/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 48%Had 20%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

27%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMetal Sensation

SillageLe Trône Dore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMetal SensationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

oud42%

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomLimeApple pulp

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesCedarIononesOrange BlossomCistus Incanus

Base6-8 hrs

AgarwoodMuskTonka BeanAmberCambodian Oud

Top

NutmegCardamomBergamotLime

Heart

PineappleOrange BlossomCedar

Base

SandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lime, Cedar and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Le Trône Dore, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer70

Fall61

Winter26

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 15%

Men69

Unisex23

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,084

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMetal SensationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Trône Dore by Valois opens with an energetic splash of zesty lime and crisp apple pulp, immediately balanced by the cozy warmth of crushed green cardamom. As the bright fruitiness settles, smooth cedar wood and honeyed orange blossom create a rich, clean heart that feels polished without being stuffy. The dry-down …

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Metal Sensation by Byblos opens with a bright mix of bergamot and lime, soon grounded by nutmeg. It is a woody and spicy scent for men that works well for daily office wear. The heart introduces pineapple and cedar, settling into a base of sandalwood, guaiac wood, and oakmoss. This is a versatile, year-round fragrance…

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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, Le Trône Dore or Metal Sensation?

Metal Sensation takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Trône Dore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Metal Sensation is rated 3.91/5 from 57 votes. Choose Le Trône Dore for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Metal Sensation for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Trône Dore or Metal Sensation?

They last about the same: Metal Sensation 61/100, Le Trône Dore 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le Trône Dore or Metal Sensation?

Le Trône Dore projects furthest (Le Trône Dore 63/100, Metal Sensation 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Trône Dore and Metal Sensation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lime, Cedar and Orange Blossom.

Is Le Trône Dore or Metal Sensation better for summer or winter?

Le Trône Dore suits daytime wear; Metal Sensation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Trône Dore and Metal Sensation?

Le Trône Dore has top notes of Cardamom, Lime and Apple pulp, heart notes of Woody Notes, Cedar, Ionones and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Metal Sensation has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Pineapple, Orange Blossom and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.