Fragrance comparison

G Clef vs Unfold

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Unfold

Miguel Matos

3.4744 votes

Rank #18,310 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Clef takes 4 of 7 categories.

G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unfold
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

G Clef4/7

Unfold3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

UnfoldMiguel Matos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

3.47/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 83%

Category winnerG ClefRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

18%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerG ClefMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityUnfold

SillageUnfold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value46

Category winnerG ClefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

metallic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Metallic notesAldehydesCassis

Heart

latexFirLavenderVioletHedioneMagnolia

Base

IncenseOakmossCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)Coumarin

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coumarin, Hedione and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Spring53

Summer33

Fall100

Winter93

Day53

Night100

Category winnerUnfoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#18,310

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerG ClefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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Unfold is a woody aromatic Miguel Matos scent built around a cold metallic opening, aldehydic lift, green fir, latex, incense and mossy woods. It reads more experimental than easygoing, with a fresh aromatic surface that darkens into smoky, earthy material. The strongest fit is for wearers who enjoy industrial, forest…

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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, G Clef or Unfold?

G Clef takes 4 of 7 categories. G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Unfold is rated 3.47/5 from 44 votes. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unfold for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, G Clef or Unfold?

Unfold lasts longest (Unfold 81/100, G Clef 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G Clef or Unfold?

Unfold projects furthest (Unfold 72/100, G Clef 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G Clef and Unfold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coumarin, Hedione and Oakmoss.

Is G Clef or Unfold better for summer or winter?

For summer, G Clef is the stronger pick. For winter, Unfold is the stronger pick. G Clef suits daytime wear; Unfold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Clef and Unfold?

G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin. Unfold has top notes of Metallic notes, Aldehydes and Cassis, heart notes of latex, Fir, Lavender and Violet, a base of Incense, Oakmoss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).