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Fragrance comparison

Better Than Sex vs Masaki/Masaki

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

Updated 935 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Better Than Sex

    Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Masaki/Masaki

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Better Than Sex3/7
Masaki/Masaki3/7
Ratings & consensus
Better Than Sex
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Masaki/Masaki
Sillage & projection
Masaki/Masaki
Value for money
Masaki/Masaki
Versatility
Better Than Sex
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Better Than Sex

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Better Than SexToo Faced
Masaki/MasakiMasaki Matsushima
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 839 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerBetter Than SexRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
23%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate

96 votes

16%Love
56%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

839 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityMasaki/Masaki

SillageMasaki/Masaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value63
Category winnerMasaki/MasakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
tropical92%
woody84%
fresh77%
floral69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
floral90%
tropical80%
fresh70%
rose60%
sweet50%
Scent match67%Closely related · both fruity, tropical and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PassionfruitCitrusesLitchiPeach
Heart
RoseMagnoliaJasmineOrchid
Base
MuskPatchouliAmberCedarSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
LitchiPassionfruitRed AppleWatermelon
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseMagnoliaCherry Blossom
Base5-7 hrs
RaspberryMuskPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Litchi, Rose and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Masaki/Masaki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer41
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day100
Night31
Category winnerBetter Than SexMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex15
Women83
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,292

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#11,594

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerBetter Than SexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Better Than Sex by Too Faced is a fruity, floral Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. It centers on a tropical blend of passionfruit, litchi, and peach, balanced by a woodier, musk-heavy base. This scent is intended for those seeking a bold, feminine profile for evening wear. It arrives in an iconic, embossed bottle that l…

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Masaki Matsushima Masaki/Masaki is a crisp, tart fruity floral perfume built around chilled litchi and sheer magnolia petals. The first spray releases a sharp burst of watermelon, passionfruit, and crisp Fuji apple that feels like biting into cold fruit on a humid morning. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness so…

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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, Better Than Sex or Masaki/Masaki?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Better Than Sex is rated 3.86/5 from 96 votes; Masaki/Masaki is rated 3.67/5 from 839 votes. Choose Better Than Sex for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Masaki/Masaki for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Better Than Sex or Masaki/Masaki?

They last about the same: Masaki/Masaki 62/100, Better Than Sex 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Better Than Sex or Masaki/Masaki?

Masaki/Masaki projects furthest (Masaki/Masaki 55/100, Better Than Sex 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Better Than Sex and Masaki/Masaki smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and floral accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Litchi, Rose and Magnolia.

Is Better Than Sex or Masaki/Masaki better for summer or winter?

For summer, Better Than Sex is the stronger pick. For winter, Better Than Sex is the stronger pick. Masaki/Masaki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Better Than Sex and Masaki/Masaki?

Better Than Sex has top notes of Passionfruit, Citruses, Litchi and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar. Masaki/Masaki has top notes of Litchi, Passionfruit, Red Apple and Watermelon, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Cherry Blossom, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.

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