Fragrance comparison

Masculine Kingdom vs Take a Star

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #29,299 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Take a Star

Azteque

3.504 votes

Rank #67,888 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masculine Kingdom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Take a Star
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Masculine Kingdom3/4

Take a Star1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Take a Star
Sillage & projection: Masculine Kingdom
Value for money: Masculine Kingdom
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

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Take a StarAzteque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%

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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTake a Star

SillageMasculine Kingdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMasculine KingdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

SnowCardamomMandarin OrangeJuniper

Heart

JasmineGrapefruitHoneysuckleGeraniumOakmossCedar

Base

TobaccoPrecious WoodsAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring75

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,299

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#67,888

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMasculine KingdomHigher 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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Take a Star by Azteque is a woody aromatic scent that feels crisp and cold. It opens with an icy burst of snow and mandarin before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and oakmoss. This unisex fragrance provides a versatile profile for those who enjoy refreshing, nature-inspired compositions during the brisk days of a…

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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 Take a Star?

Masculine Kingdom takes 3 of 4 categories. Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes; Take a Star is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Take a Star for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculine Kingdom or Take a Star?

Take a Star lasts longest (Take a Star 67/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculine Kingdom or Take a Star?

Masculine Kingdom projects furthest (Masculine Kingdom 56/100, Take a Star 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculine Kingdom and Take a Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Tobacco.

Is Masculine Kingdom or Take a Star better for summer or winter?

Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear; Take a Star suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculine Kingdom and Take a Star?

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. Take a Star has top notes of Snow, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit, Honeysuckle and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Precious Woods, Amber and Vanilla.