Fragrance comparison

Ambre Ze vs Aqua Mat Homme

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 304 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Ze

Marella Ferrera

4.147 votes

Rank #35,214 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Aqua Mat Homme

Masaki Matsushima

4.01297 votes

Rank #8,987 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Ze takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Ze
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aqua Mat Homme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Ze3/4

Aqua Mat Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Ze
Sillage & projection: Ambre Ze
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Ambre Ze
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Mat Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre ZeMarella Ferrera

Aqua Mat HommeMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

4.01/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

27%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

297 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Ze

SillageAmbre Ze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus86%

amber72%

woody58%

fruity44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

woody83%

green65%

floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeVirginia CedarGranny Smith apple

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaCyclamenPeach Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

BambooAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

LimePomeloFig Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

BambooMagnoliaBrazilian Redwood

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Category winnerAmbre ZeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 11%

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 13%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerAqua Mat HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Ze by Marella Ferrera strikes an immediate balance between sunny Italian freshness and soothing base warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of zesty lime, tart Granny Smith apple, and aromatic Virginia cedar that feels like slicing cold fruit on a sunny morning. As the crisp opening settles, delicate mag…

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Aqua Mat Homme by Masaki Matsushima delivers an immediate splash of crisp bitter lime and tart pomelo fruit. It cuts through heat. Within minutes, crushed green fig leaf and watery bamboo reeds bring a tranquil, botanical freshness that feels like cool morning dew on garden stalks. Soft magnolia petals prevent the cit…

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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, Ambre Ze or Aqua Mat Homme?

Ambre Ze takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Ze is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Aqua Mat Homme is rated 4.01/5 from 297 votes. Choose Ambre Ze for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Mat Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Ze or Aqua Mat Homme?

Ambre Ze lasts longest (Ambre Ze 70/100, Aqua Mat Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Ze or Aqua Mat Homme?

Ambre Ze projects furthest (Ambre Ze 69/100, Aqua Mat Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Ze and Aqua Mat Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Magnolia, Bamboo and Musk.

Is Ambre Ze or Aqua Mat Homme better for summer or winter?

Ambre Ze suits daytime wear; Aqua Mat Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Ze and Aqua Mat Homme?

Ambre Ze has top notes of Lime, Virginia Cedar and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen and Peach Blossom, a base of Bamboo, Amber and Musk. Aqua Mat Homme has top notes of Lime, Pomelo and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Bamboo, Magnolia and Brazilian Redwood, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.