Fragrance comparison

Forgive Us vs J-Mat

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Forgive Us

Dévier

4.333 votes

Rank #56,254 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

J-Mat

Masaki Matsushima

3.67160 votes

Rank #19,162 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forgive Us takes 4 of 5 categories.

Forgive Us
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
J-Mat
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forgive Us4/5

J-Mat1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forgive Us
Sillage & projection: Forgive Us
Value for money: Forgive Us
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Forgive Us
Fragranxe ranking: J-Mat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forgive UsDévier

J-MatMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

3.67/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

14%Love

58%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityForgive Us

SillageForgive Us

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerForgive UsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

musky61%

musky100%

floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, fresh and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCitronPink PepperVetiverLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskJasmineSandalwoodStyrax

Base6-8+ hrs

White PeachVioletWild BerriesAmberTuberose

Top15-30 mins

White PeachGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacStar Jasmine

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskCedar

Category winnerForgive UsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,162

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerJ-MatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forgive Us by Dévier delivers an immediate shock of tart green apple and crushed Amalfi lemon. The opening snaps with vivid energy. A sharp burst of pink pepper adds quick fizz before clean lilac and green vetiver steer the blend into crisp territory. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into powdery vio…

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Masaki Matsushima J-Mat offers a clean, airy scent profile built on soft white musk, purple lilac, and crisp ginger. The initial spray delivers an energetic snap of white peach and peppery spice that quickly smooths out into dewy star jasmine petals. It feels like slipping on a crisp white shirt straight from the drye…

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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, Forgive Us or J-Mat?

Forgive Us takes 4 of 5 categories. Forgive Us is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; J-Mat is rated 3.67/5 from 160 votes. Choose Forgive Us for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose J-Mat for a musky and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forgive Us or J-Mat?

Forgive Us lasts longest (Forgive Us 80/100, J-Mat 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forgive Us or J-Mat?

Forgive Us projects furthest (Forgive Us 67/100, J-Mat 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forgive Us and J-Mat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Lilac, White Musk and White Peach.

Is Forgive Us or J-Mat better for summer or winter?

Forgive Us suits daytime wear; J-Mat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forgive Us and J-Mat?

Forgive Us has top notes of Green Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Styrax, a base of White Peach, Violet, Wild Berries and Amber. J-Mat has top notes of White Peach and Ginger, heart notes of Lilac and Star Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Cedar.