Fragrance comparison

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly vs Matsukita

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,122 ratings analysed

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Anthologie

4.19121 votes

Rank #12,418 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Matsukita

Clive Christian

4.221,001 votes

Rank #26,948 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matsukita takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Matsukita
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly2/7

Matsukita5/7

Ratings & consensus: Matsukita
Community sentiment: Matsukita
Longevity: Matsukita
Sillage & projection: Matsukita
Value for money: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Versatility: Matsukita
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ce N'est Pas Un PatchoulyAnthologie

MatsukitaClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 1,001 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

Category winnerMatsukitaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

55%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

1,001 votes

Category winnerMatsukitaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMatsukita

SillageMatsukita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value22

Category winnerCe N'est Pas Un PatchoulyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

green61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintGeraniumBitter OrangeItalian LemonBergamot

Heart

PatchouliMateCarrotNutmeg

Base

Balsam FirGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperNutmeg

Heart2 to 4 hours

MateChinese JasmineJasmine SambacGuaiac Wood

Base5 to 8 hours

Balsam FirMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mate, Nutmeg and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Matsukita, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer76

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night97

Category winnerMatsukitaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex51

Women6

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,418

PerfumerLucien Ferrero

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCe N'est Pas Un PatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is a fresh, aromatic patchouli built to feel lighter than the name suggests. Reviewers describe a minty, citrus-bright opening with mate, geranium and spice, then a softened patchouli that turns earthy, green and faintly sweet rather than dark or heavy. It suits people who like patchouli in a…

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Matsukita by Clive Christian is a woody chypre that combines crisp citrus, aromatic mate tea, and rich resinous woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of green bergamot paired with spicy pink pepper and grated nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, smoky mate tea emerges alongside creamy Chinese jasmine and jas…

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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, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or Matsukita?

Matsukita takes 5 of 7 categories. Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is rated 4.19/5 from 121 votes; Matsukita is rated 4.22/5 from 1,001 votes. Choose Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Matsukita for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or Matsukita?

They last about the same: Matsukita 73/100, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or Matsukita?

Matsukita projects furthest (Matsukita 61/100, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly and Matsukita smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mate, Nutmeg and Balsam Fir.

Is Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or Matsukita better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matsukita is the stronger pick. For winter, Matsukita is the stronger pick. Matsukita suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly and Matsukita?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly has top notes of Peppermint, Geranium, Bitter Orange and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Mate, Carrot and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Matsukita has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Mate, Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Guaiac Wood, a base of Balsam Fir, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.