Masquerade vs Royal Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
MasqueradeChoose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Royal ExtraitChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Masquerade3/6
Royal Extrait3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Royal Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Masquerade
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Extrait
- Value for money
- Masquerade
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Masquerade
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Extrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MasqueradeCriminal ElementsRoyal ExtraitGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%
4.52/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
45%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
69%Love
22%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMasquerade
SillageRoyal Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMasqueradeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
smoky90%
fruity80%
green70%
powdery60%
vanilla50%
amber100%
powdery92%
iris84%
white floral77%
tuberose69%
rose61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
AmberPeachSmokeBlack TeaResinsVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
ResinsPeachIrisAmberRoseTuberoseVanillaJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerMasqueradeLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring80
Summer53
Fall100
Winter73
Day81
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,183
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,586
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMasquerade 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…
Reviews →Royal Extrait by Guerlain is a rich amber floral perfume built around a thick, ripe peach note layered over powdery iris, sweet vanilla, and warm resins. It opens with an immediate burst of dense fruitiness before revealing a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, and heady tuberose. As it settles, golden amber and balsamic r…
Reviews →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 Royal Extrait?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Masquerade is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Royal Extrait is rated 4.52/5 from 65 votes. Choose Masquerade for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Royal Extrait for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Masquerade or Royal Extrait?
Masquerade lasts longest (Masquerade 78/100, Royal Extrait 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Masquerade or Royal Extrait?
Royal Extrait projects furthest (Royal Extrait 70/100, Masquerade 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Masquerade and Royal Extrait smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Peach, Resins and Vanilla.
Is Masquerade or Royal Extrait better for summer or winter?
Masquerade suits evening wear; Royal Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Masquerade and Royal Extrait?
Masquerade features Amber, Peach, Smoke, Black Tea and Resins. Royal Extrait features Resins, Peach, Iris, Amber and Rose.
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