Fragrance comparison

Chanson de Noël vs Matthew Williamson

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Chanson de Noël

Maison Du Miel

3.205 votes

Rank #65,733 Warm SpicyLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Matthew Williamson

3.72109 votes

Rank #36,757 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matthew Williamson takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chanson de Noël
Choose it for a warm spicy and lactonic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Matthew Williamson
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Chanson de Noël0/4

Matthew Williamson4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Matthew Williamson
Sillage & projection: Matthew Williamson
Value for money: Matthew Williamson
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Matthew Williamson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanson de NoëlMaison Du Miel

Matthew WilliamsonMatthew Williamson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 11%Had 1%Want 88%

3.72/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 38%Had 34%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMatthew Williamson

SillageMatthew Williamson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMatthew WilliamsonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

lactonic83%

sweet65%

balsamic48%

amber30%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonGinger

Heart

Masala Chai

Base

AmbrocenideTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla

Top

LimeGingerNeroliCardamomBergamot

Heart

GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineRoseOrris Root

Base

CinnamonHeliotropeMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,757

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatthew WilliamsonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison Du Miel introduces a spiced, milky blend that targets cozy weather. This release layers cardamon and cinnamon over a central ginger tea accord. It fits casual autumn afternoons when you want comfort without wearing a heavy amber. The drydown rests on vanilla and tonka, maintaining a warm, sweet profile that cli…

Reviews →

Matthew Williamson opens with a brisk punch of lime, fresh ginger, and green neroli before revealing its dense floral core. As the top notes quiet down, creamy gardenia and sweet ylang-ylang dominate the heart, giving the composition a lush tropical weight. Cardamom and cinnamon add a dry heat that prevents the white …

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanson de Noël or Matthew Williamson?

Matthew Williamson takes 4 of 4 categories. Chanson de Noël is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Matthew Williamson is rated 3.72/5 from 109 votes. Choose Chanson de Noël for a warm spicy and lactonic character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Matthew Williamson for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanson de Noël or Matthew Williamson?

Matthew Williamson lasts longest (Matthew Williamson 63/100, Chanson de Noël 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanson de Noël or Matthew Williamson?

Matthew Williamson projects furthest (Matthew Williamson 58/100, Chanson de Noël 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanson de Noël and Matthew Williamson smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Chanson de Noël or Matthew Williamson better for summer or winter?

Chanson de Noël suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanson de Noël and Matthew Williamson?

Chanson de Noël has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Masala Chai, a base of Ambrocenide, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla. Matthew Williamson has top notes of Lime, Ginger, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Madagascar Vanilla.