Fragrance comparison

Greenwich vs Matsya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Greenwich

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1855 votes

Rank #25,846 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Matsya

Nayassia

4.258 votes

Rank #41,606 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenwich takes 3 of 4 categories.

Greenwich
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Matsya
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Greenwich3/4

Matsya1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreenwichBoadicea the Victorious

MatsyaNayassia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 53%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGreenwich

SillageGreenwich

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMatsyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

amber69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCorianderBlack PepperSaffronClary SageBergamot

Heart

GeraniumMagnoliaCinnamonTurkish Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseLeatherVetiverAmberMuskPatchouli

Top

MintBergamotLemon

Heart

IncenseClary SageSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter92

Day80

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,846

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#41,606

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGreenwichHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Greenwich opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, crushed coriander, and black pepper tempered by bright bergamot. As the initial fresh spicy lift settles, a heart of Turkish rose and cinnamon emerges alongside dry geranium. The base grounds the formula in dark agarwood oud, leather, patchouli, and smoky incense,…

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Matsya by Nayassia opens with crisp peppermint, bright bergamot, and tart lemon, cutting through heavy air before introducing a smoky heart of incense, clary sage, and saffron. Perfumer Randa Hammami balances dark agarwood with cool herbs and clean citrus, creating an aromatic wooden scent that feels grounded yet airy…

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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, Greenwich or Matsya?

Greenwich takes 3 of 4 categories. Greenwich is rated 4.18/5 from 55 votes; Matsya is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Greenwich for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Matsya for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Greenwich or Matsya?

Greenwich lasts longest (Greenwich 81/100, Matsya 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Greenwich or Matsya?

Greenwich projects furthest (Greenwich 72/100, Matsya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Greenwich and Matsya smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Greenwich or Matsya better for summer or winter?

Greenwich suits evening wear; Matsya suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greenwich and Matsya?

Greenwich has top notes of Juniper, Coriander, Black Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, Magnolia, Cinnamon and Turkish Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Leather and Vetiver. Matsya has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Incense, Clary Sage and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.