Fragrance comparison

Masquerade vs Re- Romantic Luscious

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

5 wins

Masquerade

Criminal Elements

3.9111 votes

Rank #57,183 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Re- Romantic Luscious

Chord · 2024

1.001 votes

Rank #77,826 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masquerade takes 5 of 5 categories.

Masquerade
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Re- Romantic Luscious
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Masquerade5/5

Re- Romantic Luscious0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MasqueradeCriminal Elements

Re- Romantic LusciousChord

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityMasquerade

SillageMasquerade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMasqueradeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky90%

fruity80%

green70%

powdery60%

vanilla50%

citrus100%

rose92%

floral84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberPeachSmokeBlack TeaResinsVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotLitchiEgyptian balsam

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleDamask RosePeonyPeach

Base4-6 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodResinsVanilla

Category winnerMasqueradeLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex55

Women27

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,183

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,826

PerfumerMohamed Mandouh

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerMasqueradeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masquerade by Criminal Elements opens with a burst of ripe, juicy peach cut cleanly by astringent black tea leaves. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a veil of genuine sweet smoke rises up, evoking dried wood curls smoldering over an open hearth. The base develops into a cozy, resinous bed of golden ambe…

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Re- Romantic Luscious by Chord delivers a crisp splash of pink grapefruit, sparkling bergamot, and juicy litchi straight out of the nozzle. The initial citrus burst is bright and thirst-quenching. Within twenty minutes, the tart opening settles into a soft heart of dewy Damask rose, fresh pink peony, and sun-ripened p…

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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, Masquerade or Re- Romantic Luscious?

Masquerade takes 5 of 5 categories. Masquerade is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Re- Romantic Luscious is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Masquerade for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Re- Romantic Luscious for a citrus and rose character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masquerade or Re- Romantic Luscious?

Masquerade lasts longest (Masquerade 78/100, Re- Romantic Luscious 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masquerade or Re- Romantic Luscious?

Masquerade projects furthest (Masquerade 66/100, Re- Romantic Luscious 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masquerade and Re- Romantic Luscious smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Amber, Peach, Resins and Vanilla.

Is Masquerade or Re- Romantic Luscious better for summer or winter?

Masquerade suits evening wear; Re- Romantic Luscious suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masquerade and Re- Romantic Luscious?

Masquerade features Amber, Peach, Smoke, Black Tea and Resins. Re- Romantic Luscious has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Litchi and Egyptian balsam, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Damask Rose, Peony and Peach, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Resins.