Fragrance comparison

Aqua Mat Homme vs Amber

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 369 ratings analysed

Aqua Mat Homme

Masaki Matsushima

4.01297 votes

Rank #8,987 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,395 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Aqua Mat Homme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Aqua Mat Homme3/7

Amber3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Mat HommeMasaki Matsushima

AmberMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerAqua Mat HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

297 votes

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerAqua Mat HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

green65%

floral48%

sweet30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimePomeloFig Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

BambooMagnoliaBrazilian Redwood

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Pomelo, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aqua Mat Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

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

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#10,395

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAqua Mat HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Amber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.

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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, Aqua Mat Homme or Amber?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Aqua Mat Homme is rated 4.01/5 from 297 votes; Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes. Choose Aqua Mat Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Mat Homme or Amber?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Aqua Mat Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Mat Homme or Amber?

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

Do Aqua Mat Homme and Amber smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Pomelo, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua Mat Homme or Amber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Mat Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber is the stronger pick. Aqua Mat Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Mat Homme and Amber?

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. Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.