Fragrance comparison

HO vs Mater

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tiens

3.3312 votes

Rank #59,036 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Mater

Acqua di Firenze

3.008 votes

Rank #67,084 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HO takes 3 of 4 categories.

HO
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mater
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

HO3/4

Mater1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HOTiens

MaterAcqua di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

38%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMater

SillageHO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerHOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

smoky30%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseElemi resinCoriander

Heart

HyacinthLavenderViolet

Base

MyrhhAmberMusk

Top

CedarIncenseMyrhhAngelica

Heart

LavenderRoseHyacinthMimosaNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIris

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Hyacinth, Lavender and Myrhh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHOHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HO by Tiens is a warm, smoky amber with incense up top, a soft floral heart, and a musky base that gives it a powdery, slightly dressed-up feel. It opens spicy and resinous, then settles into something smoother and more intimate. It may suit someone who likes classic oriental styles without heavy sweetness. Review evi…

Reviews →

Mater by Acqua di Firenze is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica; middle notes are Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth, Mimosa, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.

Reviews →

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, HO or Mater?

HO takes 3 of 4 categories. HO is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes; Mater is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose HO for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mater for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, HO or Mater?

Mater lasts longest (Mater 75/100, HO 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HO or Mater?

HO projects furthest (HO 63/100, Mater 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HO and Mater smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Hyacinth, Lavender and Myrhh.

Is HO or Mater better for summer or winter?

HO suits daytime wear; Mater suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HO and Mater?

HO has top notes of Incense, Elemi resin and Coriander, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lavender and Violet, a base of Myrhh, Amber and Musk. Mater has top notes of Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth and Mimosa, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.