Fragrance comparison

Hematite vs Mika

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Mika

Junaid Jamshed

4.1631 votes

Rank #13,871 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mika takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mika
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hematite0/5

Mika3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HematiteNature's

MikaJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 66%Had 25%Want 9%

Category winnerMikaRating 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

35%Love

45%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMikaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

fruity88%

green77%

woody65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

Scent match73%Closely related · both citrus, green and woody

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

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

Fruity NotesSpicy Notes

Base

Woody Notes

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

Summer93

Fall40

Winter7

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#13,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMikaHigher 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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Mika by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp chypre fruity fragrance for men that centers on a vibrant interplay of citruses, green notes, and woods. It offers a clean, energetic profile that suits daily professional environments and warm weather settings. The composition balances zesty top notes with an earthy, woody foundation…

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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 Mika?

Mika takes 3 of 5 categories. Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Mika is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mika for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hematite or Mika?

They last about the same: Hematite 56/100, Mika 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hematite or Mika?

Projection is very close: Hematite 57/100, Mika 57/100 for sillage.

Do Hematite and Mika smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Hematite or Mika better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hematite and Mika?

Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes. Mika has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Fruity Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Woody Notes.