Fragrance comparison

Hematite vs Scent of Fail

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Scent of Fail

Miguel Matos

3.2531 votes

Rank #16,746 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scent of Fail takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scent of Fail
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hematite1/5

Scent of Fail4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HematiteNature's

Scent of FailMiguel Matos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

3.25/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerHematiteRating 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

0%Like

0%Ok

53%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityScent of Fail

SillageScent of Fail

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerScent of FailBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

green100%

woody92%

floral84%

animalic77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both green, citrus 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

Green NotesCitrusesFruity Notes

Heart

NarcissusFloral NotesJasmine

Base

Woody NotesAnimal notesOakmoss

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

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#16,746

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerScent of FailHigher 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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Scent of Fail is a green animalic chypre with citrus, abstract florals, moss, woods, oud-like darkness, and a deliberately odd backstory. Miguel Matos describes it as built from lab failures, and the result reads more like a raw artistic chypre than an easy crowd pleaser. Expect bitter green lift, narcissus-style flor…

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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 Scent of Fail?

Scent of Fail takes 4 of 5 categories. Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Scent of Fail is rated 3.25/5 from 31 votes. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scent of Fail for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hematite or Scent of Fail?

Scent of Fail lasts longest (Scent of Fail 80/100, Hematite 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hematite or Scent of Fail?

Scent of Fail projects furthest (Scent of Fail 73/100, Hematite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hematite and Scent of Fail smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Hematite or Scent of Fail better for summer or winter?

Hematite suits daytime wear; Scent of Fail suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hematite and Scent of Fail?

Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes. Scent of Fail has top notes of Green Notes, Citruses and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Animal notes and Oakmoss.