Fragrance comparison

Reveal Men vs King of Seduction

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,511 ratings analysed

5 wins

Reveal Men

Calvin Klein

3.941,515 votes

Rank #25,403 AquaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

King of Seduction

Antonio Banderas

3.74996 votes

Rank #7,136 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reveal Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Reveal Men
Choose it for a aquatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
King of Seduction
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Reveal Men5/7

King of Seduction2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reveal MenCalvin Klein

King of SeductionAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,515 votes

Have 54%Had 19%Want 27%

3.74/ 5 · 996 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerReveal MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,515 votes

18%Love

55%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

972 votes

Category winnerReveal MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityReveal Men

SillageReveal Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value80

Category winnerKing of SeductionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

marine77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MelonBrandyPearMastic or LentisqueGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

AgaveSaltSuedeClary Sage

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanAmberVetiver

Top

PineappleMelonBergamotGrapefruitGreen Apple

Heart

Sea NotesJasmineCardamomNeroli

Base

VetiverWhite MuskCedarSuedeAmber

InformationalShared notesMelon, Suede, Amber and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Reveal Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer56

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night90

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerReveal MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex24

Women1

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,403

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Marypierre Julien, Olivier Gillotin, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,136

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKing of SeductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reveal Men by Calvin Klein balances sweet fruitiness with salty, warm undertones. The fragrance opens with a rich wave of melon and ripe pear spiked by boozy brandy, sharp ginger, and herbal mastic. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct heart of agave nectar, mineral salt, soft suede, and clary sage adds an ar…

Reviews →

King of Seduction is a bright, easygoing fresh scent with juicy pineapple, melon and citrus over a marine, musky woods base. It opens clean and fruity, then settles into a smooth aquatic suede accord that feels casual and approachable. Most wearers see it as a budget-friendly daily option rather than a standout statem…

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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, Reveal Men or King of Seduction?

Reveal Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Reveal Men is rated 3.94/5 from 1,515 votes; King of Seduction is rated 3.74/5 from 996 votes. Choose Reveal Men for a aquatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose King of Seduction for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Reveal Men or King of Seduction?

Reveal Men lasts longest (Reveal Men 72/100, King of Seduction 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reveal Men or King of Seduction?

Reveal Men projects furthest (Reveal Men 62/100, King of Seduction 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reveal Men and King of Seduction smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Melon, Suede, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Reveal Men or King of Seduction better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reveal Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Reveal Men is the stronger pick. Reveal Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reveal Men and King of Seduction?

Reveal Men has top notes of Melon, Brandy, Pear and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Agave, Salt, Suede and Clary Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver. King of Seduction has top notes of Pineapple, Melon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Jasmine, Cardamom and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, White Musk, Cedar and Suede.