Fragrance comparison

Match vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

2 wins

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #16,280 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #27,030 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Match takes 2 of 4 categories.

Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Match2/4

Masculine Kingdom1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatchDer Duft

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMatch

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMasculine KingdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesCedarBlack PepperCuminSandalwoodVetiverGingerGrapefruitSuedeAmbroxanIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Match, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 10%

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,280

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#27,030

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMatchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Match captures the tactile friction of striking a matchstick against sandpaper. It opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and sharp ginger before unveiling a spicy, woody heart. Black pepper and warm cumin provide dry heat against clean cedar and creamy sandalwood. As it warms on the skin, a soft…

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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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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, Match or Masculine Kingdom?

Match takes 2 of 4 categories. Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Match or Masculine Kingdom?

Match lasts longest (Match 73/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Match or Masculine Kingdom?

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

Do Match and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Grapefruit.

Is Match or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Match and Masculine Kingdom?

Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood. 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.