Fragrance comparison

Masculine Kingdom vs Sombre Douceur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #29,299 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sombre Douceur

Elysian

3.6913 votes

Rank #25,070 IrisAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sombre Douceur takes 3 of 4 categories.

Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sombre Douceur
Choose it for a iris and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Masculine Kingdom1/4

Sombre Douceur3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Sombre DouceurElysian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

15%Love

46%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySombre Douceur

SillageSombre Douceur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMasculine KingdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

iris100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

violet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

FigPink GrapefruitBlack CurrantNeroliApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisJasmine SambacBlack PepperFreesiaOrchid

Base4 to 6 hours

Siam BenzoinBlack TeaAmberwoodVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Black Currant and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Sombre Douceur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,299

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,070

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSombre DouceurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Sombre Douceur by Elysian is an oriental floral fragrance built around a pairing of ripe fruit, powdery florals, and dark woods. It opens with juicy fig, tart black currant, and bright pink grapefruit, lifted by a touch of neroli and crisp apple. The heart shifts toward dry iris, velvety jasmine sambac, and a prickle …

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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, Masculine Kingdom or Sombre Douceur?

Sombre Douceur takes 3 of 4 categories. Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes; Sombre Douceur is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sombre Douceur for a iris and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculine Kingdom or Sombre Douceur?

Sombre Douceur lasts longest (Sombre Douceur 64/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculine Kingdom or Sombre Douceur?

Projection is very close: Sombre Douceur 58/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100 for sillage.

Do Masculine Kingdom and Sombre Douceur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Black Currant and Black Pepper.

Is Masculine Kingdom or Sombre Douceur better for summer or winter?

Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear; Sombre Douceur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculine Kingdom and Sombre Douceur?

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. Sombre Douceur has top notes of Fig, Pink Grapefruit, Black Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Black Pepper and Freesia, a base of Siam Benzoin, Black Tea, Amberwood and Vanilla.