Fragrance comparison

Aqua Mat Homme vs Il Snob

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

Aqua Mat Homme

Masaki Matsushima

4.01297 votes

Rank #8,987 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Il Snob

ILMIN Parfums

3.502 votes

Rank #62,316 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Aqua Mat Homme2/4

Il Snob2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Snob
Sillage & projection: Il Snob
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

Il SnobILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIl Snob

SillageIl Snob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAqua Mat HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

green65%

floral48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral

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

PomeloLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeSaffron

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangRoseAmber

Base

PatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Magnolia, 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

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#62,316

PerfumerNot listed

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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Il Snob opens with a sharp, sparkling citrus burst, pomelo, lemon, bergamot and mandarin, then settles into a drier woody, musky base with saffron warmth and soft florals around the edges. It reads more niche than easygoing, with a brisk, polished character that may suit someone who likes bright woods, spice and a sli…

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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 Il Snob?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aqua Mat Homme is rated 4.01/5 from 297 votes; Il Snob is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aqua Mat Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Il Snob for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Mat Homme or Il Snob?

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

Which projects more, Aqua Mat Homme or Il Snob?

Il Snob projects furthest (Il Snob 75/100, Aqua Mat Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Mat Homme and Il Snob smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Magnolia, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua Mat Homme or Il Snob better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aqua Mat Homme and Il Snob?

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. Il Snob has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.