Fragrance comparison

Masculine Kingdom vs True Steel

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #26,496 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

True Steel

Parfum Büro | M-collections

3.339 votes

Rank #61,615 AromaticWoody

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 longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
True Steel
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Masculine Kingdom3/4

True Steel0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masculine Kingdom
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

True SteelParfum Büro | M-collections

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

33%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMasculine Kingdom

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMasculine KingdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

Angelica RootJuniper BerriesLemonPeppermintPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

WormwoodClary SageCorianderVerbenaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverStyraxGuaiac WoodMusk MallowLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Black Currant, Peppermint and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for True Steel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,496

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#61,615

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

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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True Steel by Parfum Büro brings a brisk, metallic edge to a classic woody profile. The first spray hits with frosty peppermint, tangy black currant, and crisp juniper berries, creating an immediate cooling sensation like stepping into mountain air. As the initial sharpness calms down, herbal angelica root and bitter …

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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, Masculine Kingdom or True Steel?

Masculine Kingdom takes 3 of 4 categories. Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes; True Steel is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose True Steel for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculine Kingdom or True Steel?

They last about the same: Masculine Kingdom 54/100, True Steel 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Masculine Kingdom or True Steel?

Projection is very close: Masculine Kingdom 56/100, True Steel 56/100 for sillage.

Do Masculine Kingdom and True Steel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Currant, Peppermint and Pink Pepper.

Is Masculine Kingdom or True Steel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Masculine Kingdom and True Steel?

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. True Steel has top notes of Angelica Root, Juniper Berries, Lemon and Peppermint, heart notes of Wormwood, Clary Sage, Coriander and Verbena, a base of Vetiver, Styrax, Guaiac Wood and Musk Mallow.