Fragrance comparison

Aqua Mat Homme vs Citric Mumbai

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua Mat Homme

Masaki Matsushima

4.01297 votes

Rank #8,987 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Citric Mumbai

ATTAR. Alma de Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #59,577 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Mat Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aqua Mat Homme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citric Mumbai
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Mat Homme3/4

Citric Mumbai1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citric Mumbai
Sillage & projection: Aqua Mat Homme
Value for money: Aqua Mat Homme
Versatility: Not scored
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

Citric MumbaiATTAR. Alma de Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCitric Mumbai

SillageAqua Mat Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAqua Mat HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

green65%

floral48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

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

BergamotPomeloLime

Heart

JasmineCinnamonPraline

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarMuskAmberSuede

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#59,577

PerfumerRosario Escobar

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Citric Mumbai opens with a bright mix of bergamot, pomelo, and lime, then softens into a sweeter, warmer heart with jasmine, cinnamon, and a praline touch. The dry-down looks smoother and more textured, with sandalwood, cedar, musk, amber, patchouli, and suede giving it a woody, powdery finish that keeps the citrus fr…

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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 Citric Mumbai?

Aqua Mat Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Aqua Mat Homme is rated 4.01/5 from 297 votes; Citric Mumbai is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aqua Mat Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citric Mumbai for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Mat Homme or Citric Mumbai?

Citric Mumbai lasts longest (Citric Mumbai 80/100, Aqua Mat Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Mat Homme or Citric Mumbai?

Aqua Mat Homme projects furthest (Aqua Mat Homme 52/100, Citric Mumbai 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Mat Homme and Citric Mumbai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Pomelo, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua Mat Homme or Citric Mumbai better for summer or winter?

Aqua Mat Homme suits daytime wear; Citric Mumbai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Mat Homme and Citric Mumbai?

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. Citric Mumbai has top notes of Bergamot, Pomelo and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon and Praline, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk.