Fragrance comparison

Afrodite vs J-Mat

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 717 ratings analysed

5 wins

Afrodite

Tiziana Terenzi

3.80557 votes

Rank #4,023 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

J-Mat

Masaki Matsushima

3.67160 votes

Rank #19,162 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afrodite takes 5 of 7 categories.

Afrodite
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
J-Mat
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Afrodite5/7

J-Mat2/7

Ratings & consensus: Afrodite
Community sentiment: J-Mat
Longevity: Afrodite
Sillage & projection: Afrodite
Value for money: J-Mat
Versatility: Afrodite
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Afrodite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfroditeTiziana Terenzi

J-MatMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 557 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

Category winnerAfroditeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

403 votes

14%Love

58%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerJ-MatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAfrodite

SillageAfrodite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value63

Category winnerJ-MatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

soft spicy61%

musky100%

floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacWhite CurrantWhite PeachPink PepperVanilla Bean

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyNeroliTuberoseGeraniumIris

Base

White MuskAmbergrisPatchouliEbonySandalwood

Top15-30 mins

White PeachGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacStar Jasmine

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLilac, White Peach and White Musk. Durations are only published for J-Mat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall57

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAfroditeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex10

Women86

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,023

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#19,162

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAfroditeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afrodite opens as a polished lilac and peach floral with pink pepper sparkle, then settles into a soft, musky vanilla and woods base. On skin it often feels airy, powdery, slightly soapy, and more green than sugary. This suits someone who enjoys clean floral fragrances with a niche finish rather than a dense amber bom…

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Masaki Matsushima J-Mat offers a clean, airy scent profile built on soft white musk, purple lilac, and crisp ginger. The initial spray delivers an energetic snap of white peach and peppery spice that quickly smooths out into dewy star jasmine petals. It feels like slipping on a crisp white shirt straight from the drye…

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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, Afrodite or J-Mat?

Afrodite takes 5 of 7 categories. Afrodite is rated 3.80/5 from 557 votes; J-Mat is rated 3.67/5 from 160 votes. Choose Afrodite for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose J-Mat for a musky and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Afrodite or J-Mat?

Afrodite lasts longest (Afrodite 72/100, J-Mat 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afrodite or J-Mat?

Afrodite projects furthest (Afrodite 65/100, J-Mat 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afrodite and J-Mat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, White Peach and White Musk.

Is Afrodite or J-Mat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Afrodite is the stronger pick. For winter, Afrodite is the stronger pick. Afrodite suits daytime wear; J-Mat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afrodite and J-Mat?

Afrodite has top notes of Lilac, White Currant, White Peach and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli, Tuberose and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Patchouli and Ebony. J-Mat has top notes of White Peach and Ginger, heart notes of Lilac and Star Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Cedar.