Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Paradise vs Masculine Kingdom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Vetiver Paradise

Carolina Herrera

3.8571 votes

Rank #17,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Masculine Kingdom

Reyane Tradition

5.007 votes

Rank #25,925 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masculine Kingdom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vetiver Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masculine Kingdom
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetiver Paradise1/4

Masculine Kingdom3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver ParadiseCarolina Herrera

Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

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

32%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

71 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMasculine Kingdom

SillageMasculine Kingdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMasculine KingdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

warm spicy42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliNutmegCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverWoody Notes

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Vetiver Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall81

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Work 41%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 6%

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#25,925

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise takes a luminous, featherweight approach to woody perfumery. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and sunny bergamot, cut by the crackle of pink pepper. It avoids the dark, smoky dampness common in vintage roots. Instead, neroli and mild nutmeg smooth out the heart,…

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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, Vetiver Paradise or Masculine Kingdom?

Masculine Kingdom takes 3 of 4 categories. Vetiver Paradise is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Vetiver Paradise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Paradise or Masculine Kingdom?

They last about the same: Masculine Kingdom 54/100, Vetiver Paradise 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Paradise or Masculine Kingdom?

Masculine Kingdom projects furthest (Masculine Kingdom 56/100, Vetiver Paradise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Paradise and Masculine Kingdom smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Vetiver Paradise or Masculine Kingdom better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Paradise suits daytime wear; Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Paradise and Masculine Kingdom?

Vetiver Paradise has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver and Woody Notes. 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.