Fragrance comparison

Nivea Men vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nivea Men

Nivea

3.7393 votes

Rank #11,333 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #29,447 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nivea Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nivea Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nivea Men4/4

Masculine Kingdom0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nivea MenNivea

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

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

30%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

93 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNivea Men

SillageNivea Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNivea MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitSaltPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderCorianderCedarGeranium

Base

PatchouliNutmegTonka BeanVanillaAmber

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex23

Women6

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#29,447

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNivea MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nivea Men Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed cardamom, and a distinct sea salt edge. As the initial citrus crispness settles, lavender and woody cedarwood emerge to create a familiar clean lotion aura. Base notes of patchouli, warm amber, and dry tonka bean anchor the dry-down, giving…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nivea Men or Masculine Kingdom?

Nivea Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Nivea Men is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Nivea Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nivea Men or Masculine Kingdom?

Nivea Men lasts longest (Nivea Men 60/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nivea Men or Masculine Kingdom?

Nivea Men projects furthest (Nivea Men 61/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nivea Men and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Coriander.

Is Nivea Men or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nivea Men and Masculine Kingdom?

Nivea Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Salt, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.