Fragrance comparison

Ispahan vs Mathi

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Ispahan

Amberfig

3.577 votes

Rank #61,349 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mathi

Gritti

4.0087 votes

Rank #11,663 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mathi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ispahan
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mathi
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ispahan1/4

Mathi3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IspahanAmberfig

MathiGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 13%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

47%Love

25%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMathi

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMathiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

musky84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

powdery61%

rose100%

floral83%

honey65%

sweet48%

citrus30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonRaspberryCassis

Heart

RoseDamask RosePeanutIrisHoney

Base

White MuskTonka BeanVanilla

Notes

Damask RoseHoney

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Honey. Durations are only published for Mathi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring92

Summer38

Fall100

Winter35

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,349

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMathiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Amberfig is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Ispahan was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Watermelon, Raspberry and Cassis; middle notes are Rose, Damask Rose, Peanut, Iris and Honey; base notes are White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Reviews →

Mathi by Gritti presents a concentrated study of fresh floral elegance centered on Damask Rose and golden honey. The opening delivers an immediate burst of natural red blooms, lifted by a subtle citrus sparkle that keeps the petals feeling crisp rather than heavy. As it warms on the skin, the sweet honey accord emerge…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ispahan or Mathi?

Mathi takes 3 of 4 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Mathi is rated 4.00/5 from 87 votes. Choose Ispahan for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mathi for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Mathi?

Mathi lasts longest (Mathi 71/100, Ispahan 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or Mathi?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 81/100, Mathi 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Mathi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Honey.

Is Ispahan or Mathi better for summer or winter?

Ispahan suits daytime wear; Mathi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and Mathi?

Ispahan has top notes of Watermelon, Raspberry and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Damask Rose, Peanut and Iris, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Mathi features Damask Rose and Honey.