Fragrance comparison

Chipmunk vs Matsukita

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,180 ratings analysed

Chipmunk

Zoologist Perfumes

3.801,179 votes

Rank #2,311 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Chipmunk
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
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.

Chipmunk2/7

Matsukita5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChipmunkZoologist Perfumes

MatsukitaClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 1,179 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

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

33%Love

38%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

968 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMatsukita

SillageMatsukita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value22

Category winnerChipmunkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

nutty72%

earthy58%

fresh spicy44%

sweet30%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegCardamomQuincePink PepperBlood Mandarin

Heart

HazelnutOakEarthy NotesChamomileBalsam Fir

Base

Animal notesCedarVetiverAmyrisGuaiac WoodOpoponaxBenzoinPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperNutmeg

Heart2 to 4 hours

MateChinese JasmineJasmine SambacGuaiac Wood

Base5 to 8 hours

Balsam FirMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pink Pepper, Balsam Fir and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Matsukita, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer76

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night97

Category winnerMatsukitaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex66

Women8

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,311

PerfumerPia Long

Launched—

Reviews220

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChipmunkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chipmunk smells like a nutty, woody autumn scent with real warmth and texture. Hazelnut, nutmeg and cardamom give it a cosy opening, then oak, soft earth and dry woods take over. It usually wears close, so it suits people who want something intimate, calm and easy to live with. Sample first if you are sensitive to pat…

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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, Chipmunk or Matsukita?

Matsukita takes 5 of 7 categories. Chipmunk is rated 3.80/5 from 1,179 votes; Matsukita is rated 4.22/5 from 1,001 votes. Choose Chipmunk for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Chipmunk or Matsukita?

Matsukita lasts longest (Matsukita 73/100, Chipmunk 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chipmunk or Matsukita?

Matsukita projects furthest (Matsukita 61/100, Chipmunk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chipmunk and Matsukita smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Balsam Fir and Guaiac Wood.

Is Chipmunk or Matsukita better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chipmunk and Matsukita?

Chipmunk has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Quince and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Hazelnut, Oak, Earthy Notes and Chamomile, a base of Animal notes, Cedar, Vetiver and Amyris. 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.