Fragrance comparison

Luster vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luster

PROUD

4.569 votes

Rank #44,571 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #29,447 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luster takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Luster3/4

Masculine Kingdom1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LusterPROUD

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

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

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLuster

SillageLuster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLusterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeApplePineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisRose

Base6-8 hrs

Woodsy NotesMuskAmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Musk. Durations are only published for Luster, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,571

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,447

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMasculine KingdomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luster by PROUD opens with a bright splash of tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp green apple, quickly backed by sweet sliced pineapple. As the sparkling fruit settles on your skin, a soft bouquet of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and fresh rose petals rounds out the edges. The base deepens into comfortin…

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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, Luster or Masculine Kingdom?

Luster takes 3 of 4 categories. Luster is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Luster for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luster or Masculine Kingdom?

Luster lasts longest (Luster 66/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luster or Masculine Kingdom?

Luster projects furthest (Luster 82/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luster and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Musk.

Is Luster or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Luster and Masculine Kingdom?

Luster has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Amber and Vanilla. 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.