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Masaki/Masaki vs The Sovereigns of Egypt

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

Updated 968 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Sovereigns of Egypt takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Masaki/Masaki

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • The Sovereigns of Egypt

    Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Masaki/Masaki2/7
The Sovereigns of Egypt5/7
Ratings & consensus
The Sovereigns of Egypt
Community sentiment
The Sovereigns of Egypt
Longevity
The Sovereigns of Egypt
Sillage & projection
The Sovereigns of Egypt
Value for money
Masaki/Masaki
Versatility
The Sovereigns of Egypt
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Masaki/Masaki

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Masaki/MasakiMasaki Matsushima
The Sovereigns of EgyptRomea D'Ameor
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 839 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 129 votes
Have 29%Had 20%Want 50%
Category winnerThe Sovereigns of EgyptRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
56%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

839 votes

36%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerThe Sovereigns of EgyptMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityThe Sovereigns of Egypt

SillageThe Sovereigns of Egypt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value50
Category winnerMasaki/MasakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral90%
tropical80%
fresh70%
rose60%
sweet50%
powdery100%
sweet90%
vanilla80%
coconut70%
amber60%
fruity50%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LitchiPassionfruitRed AppleWatermelon
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseMagnoliaCherry Blossom
Base5-7 hrs
RaspberryMuskPatchouliCedar
Top
MelonClovesPassionfruitLitchi
Heart
OrchidHeliotropeMagnoliaRoseJasmine
Base
MeringuePowdery NotesCoconutVanillaPeru BalsamAmberIrisPeach
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Passionfruit, Rose and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Masaki/Masaki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day100
Night31
Spring92
Summer68
Fall100
Winter68
Day100
Night50
Category winnerThe Sovereigns of EgyptMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,594

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#11,872

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMasaki/MasakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Matsushima Masaki/Masaki is a crisp, tart fruity floral perfume built around chilled litchi and sheer magnolia petals. The first spray releases a sharp burst of watermelon, passionfruit, and crisp Fuji apple that feels like biting into cold fruit on a humid morning. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness so…

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The Sovereigns of Egypt opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy melon, litchi, and warm cloves before settling into a powdery floral heart. Vanilla, meringue, and Peru balsam form a snug, almond-tinted base that stays soft on skin. It fits quiet autumn afternoons or cozy indoor wear when you want warmth without a he…

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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, Masaki/Masaki or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

The Sovereigns of Egypt takes 5 of 7 categories. Masaki/Masaki is rated 3.67/5 from 839 votes; The Sovereigns of Egypt is rated 4.08/5 from 129 votes. Choose Masaki/Masaki for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Sovereigns of Egypt for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masaki/Masaki or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

The Sovereigns of Egypt lasts longest (The Sovereigns of Egypt 75/100, Masaki/Masaki 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masaki/Masaki or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

The Sovereigns of Egypt projects furthest (The Sovereigns of Egypt 64/100, Masaki/Masaki 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masaki/Masaki and The Sovereigns of Egypt smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Litchi, Passionfruit, Rose and Magnolia.

Is Masaki/Masaki or The Sovereigns of Egypt better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Sovereigns of Egypt is the stronger pick. For winter, The Sovereigns of Egypt is the stronger pick. Masaki/Masaki suits daytime wear; The Sovereigns of Egypt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki/Masaki and The Sovereigns of Egypt?

Masaki/Masaki has top notes of Litchi, Passionfruit, Red Apple and Watermelon, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Cherry Blossom, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar. The Sovereigns of Egypt has top notes of Melon, Cloves, Passionfruit and Litchi, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Meringue, Powdery Notes, Coconut and Vanilla.

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