Fragrance comparison

Gold Queen vs Matter

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gold Queen

Roccobarocco

3.7442 votes

Rank #21,739 PowderyAmber

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Matter

Arpa Studios

3.001 votes

Rank #71,557 MuskyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Queen takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gold Queen
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Matter
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gold Queen2/3

Matter1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold QueenRoccobarocco

MatterArpa Studios

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

43%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMatter

SillageGold Queen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

caramel84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

musky100%

floral65%

aromatic30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PeachPink PepperWormwoodFigYellow Mandarin

Heart

CaramelIrisCoffeeRose

Base

White AmberTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodCashmere Wood

Top

Pink PepperPalo SantoOzonic notes

Heart

IrisWormwood

Base

AmbretteMuscenone

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Wormwood and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer5

Fall95

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex18

Women76

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,739

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#71,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold QueenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Queen by Roccobarocco is a floral fruity gourmand scent for women that leans into a rich, powdery sweetness. It opens with bright peach and mandarin before settling into a heart of caramel, iris, and coffee. This fragrance offers a striking presence, making it a viable choice for cooler weather or evening outings…

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Matter by Arpa Studios hits the skin with a crisp flash of ozonic notes and sharp pink pepper. The opening feels airy yet prickly, immediately grounded by the dry, smoky woodiness of palo santo. As the initial fizz cools over twenty minutes, a quiet heart of earthy iris and bitter wormwood emerges to tame the initial …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gold Queen or Matter?

Gold Queen takes 2 of 3 categories. Gold Queen is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes; Matter is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gold Queen for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Matter for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Queen or Matter?

Matter lasts longest (Matter 80/100, Gold Queen 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Queen or Matter?

Gold Queen projects furthest (Gold Queen 65/100, Matter 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Queen and Matter smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Wormwood and Iris.

Is Gold Queen or Matter better for summer or winter?

Gold Queen suits evening wear; Matter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Queen and Matter?

Gold Queen has top notes of White Peach, Pink Pepper, Wormwood and Fig, heart notes of Caramel, Iris, Coffee and Rose, a base of White Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Matter has top notes of Pink Pepper, Palo Santo and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Iris and Wormwood, a base of Ambrette and Muscenone.