Fragrance comparison

Hydrogen vs Mattan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Hydrogen

Intelligent

5.001 votes

Rank #69,802 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Mattan

Imotski

2.502 votes

Rank #74,037 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hydrogen takes 1 of 1 categories.

Hydrogen
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Mattan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hydrogen1/1

Mattan0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HydrogenIntelligent

MattanImotski

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomGingerLemon

Heart

Violet LeafLavenderBasilPear

Base

Tonka BeanAmbroxanCedarMusk

Top

Violet LeafOrangeBergamotBasil

Heart

NutmegCardamomCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#74,037

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHydrogenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hydrogen by Intelligent is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights a zesty citrus opening before settling into a grounding woody base. With notes of bergamot, lemon, and cardamom, it provides a clean, energetic profile perfect for casual spring days or daily wear in the office where you want something professi…

Reviews →

Mattan opens with a brisk mix of citrus, violet leaf and basil, then settles into a spicy aromatic heart of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. The sandalwood and musk base keeps it clean and lightly woody rather than heavy. It looks best suited to someone who wants a fresh spicy masculine scent with an airy, slightly aqua…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hydrogen or Mattan?

Hydrogen takes 1 of 1 categories. Hydrogen is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mattan is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hydrogen for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Mattan for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Hydrogen and Mattan smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Basil.

Is Hydrogen or Mattan better for summer or winter?

Mattan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hydrogen and Mattan?

Hydrogen has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Lavender, Basil and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Cedar and Musk. Mattan has top notes of Violet Leaf, Orange, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.