Fragrance comparison

Hematite vs Maiaday

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Maiaday

Raymond Matts

4.3321 votes

Rank #20,734 FreshAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hematite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maiaday
Choose it for a fresh and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hematite3/4

Maiaday1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HematiteNature's

MaiadayRaymond Matts

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

4.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

Category winnerMaiadayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHematite

SillageHematite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

fresh100%

aquatic91%

white floral83%

green74%

yellow floral65%

floral56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Green Notes

Base

Woody Notes

Top

Water NotesCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

Lime (Linden Blossom)Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral Notes

Base

VanillaWoody NotesSaffron

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes. 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

Summer38

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#20,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerHematiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hematite by Nature's is a crisp, aromatic scent centered on a sharp citrus opening and green mid-notes. It settles into a clean, woody base that feels understated for daily office wear. This cologne offers a straightforward profile, prioritizing a fresh, uncomplicated presence. It is best suited for men seeking a reli…

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Maiaday by Raymond Matts is a refreshing floral green scent that captures the essence of linden trees in bloom. Designed for both men and women, this fragrance combines watery notes with delicate lily-of-the-valley and a soft base of vanilla. It offers a light, natural appeal perfect for sunny days when you want somet…

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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, Hematite or Maiaday?

Hematite takes 3 of 4 categories. Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Maiaday is rated 4.33/5 from 21 votes. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maiaday for a fresh and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hematite or Maiaday?

Hematite lasts longest (Hematite 56/100, Maiaday 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hematite or Maiaday?

Hematite projects furthest (Hematite 57/100, Maiaday 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hematite and Maiaday smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Hematite or Maiaday better for summer or winter?

Hematite suits daytime wear; Maiaday suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hematite and Maiaday?

Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes. Maiaday has top notes of Water Notes, Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Lime (Linden Blossom), Lily-of-the-Valley and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Saffron.