Fragrance comparison

Haltane vs Matsya

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,933 ratings analysed

3 wins

Haltane

Parfums de Marly

4.363,925 votes

Rank #961 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Matsya

Nayassia

4.258 votes

Rank #37,884 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haltane takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Haltane3/4

Matsya1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaltaneParfums de Marly

MatsyaNayassia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 3,925 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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

62%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

3,925 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHaltane

SillageHaltane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMatsyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderClary SageBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

SaffronPraline

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Cedar

Top

MintBergamotLemon

Heart

IncenseClary SageSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Haltane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women2

Date 37%Party 26%Work 21%Casual 16%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#37,884

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHaltaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Haltane is a sophisticated woody aromatic fragrance built around a polished blend of dark woods and rich gourmand sweetness. The scent opens with a brisk, invigorating splash of Italian bergamot, herbal clary sage, and clean French lavender. As the top notes evaporate, a warm heart of bittersweet saff…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Haltane or Matsya?

Haltane takes 3 of 4 categories. Haltane is rated 4.36/5 from 3,925 votes; Matsya is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Haltane for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, Haltane or Matsya?

Haltane lasts longest (Haltane 78/100, Matsya 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haltane or Matsya?

Haltane projects furthest (Haltane 67/100, Matsya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haltane and Matsya smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Haltane or Matsya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Haltane and Matsya?

Haltane has top notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron and Praline, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. 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.