Fragrance comparison

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers vs Match

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers

The Dua Brand

5.002 votes

Rank #35,878 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #18,369 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers takes 4 of 5 categories.

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers4/5

Match1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Invasion Of The Savage Barbers
Sillage & projection: Invasion Of The Savage Barbers
Value for money: Invasion Of The Savage Barbers
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Invasion Of The Savage Barbers
Fragranxe ranking: Match

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Invasion Of The Savage BarbersThe Dua Brand

MatchDer Duft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

38%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityInvasion Of The Savage Barbers

SillageInvasion Of The Savage Barbers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value47

Category winnerInvasion Of The Savage BarbersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

violet77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sichuan PepperBergamotLavenderAmbroxanVioletBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomGrapefruitVanillaElemi resinPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Woody NotesCedarBlack PepperCuminSandalwoodVetiverGingerGrapefruitSuedeAmbroxanIris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerInvasion Of The Savage BarbersLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night61

Spring71

Summer65

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 20%Party 16%

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,369

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMatchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers by The Dua Brand blends two completely different worlds of masculine perfumery into a single punchy bottle. It takes the clean, powdery lavender and herbal thyme of an upscale barbershop grooming tonic and injects it with the crackling bergamot, sharp black pepper, and radiant ambroxan o…

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Der Duft Match captures the tactile friction of striking a matchstick against sandpaper. It opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and sharp ginger before unveiling a spicy, woody heart. Black pepper and warm cumin provide dry heat against clean cedar and creamy sandalwood. As it warms on the skin, a soft…

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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, Invasion Of The Savage Barbers or Match?

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers takes 4 of 5 categories. Invasion Of The Savage Barbers is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes. Choose Invasion Of The Savage Barbers for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Invasion Of The Savage Barbers or Match?

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers lasts longest (Invasion Of The Savage Barbers 80/100, Match 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Invasion Of The Savage Barbers or Match?

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers projects furthest (Invasion Of The Savage Barbers 63/100, Match 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Invasion Of The Savage Barbers and Match smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Ambroxan, Black Pepper and Grapefruit.

Is Invasion Of The Savage Barbers or Match better for summer or winter?

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers suits daytime wear; Match suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Invasion Of The Savage Barbers and Match?

Invasion Of The Savage Barbers features Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender, Ambroxan and Violet. Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood.