Fragrance comparison

J-Mat vs Blue Charm

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 288 ratings analysed

4 wins

J-Mat

Masaki Matsushima

3.67160 votes

Rank #19,162 MuskyFloral

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64%scent match

Closely related

Blue Charm

Azzaro

3.49128 votes

Rank #14,014 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J-Mat takes 4 of 7 categories.

J-Mat
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Charm
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

J-Mat4/7

Blue Charm3/7

Ratings & consensus: J-Mat
Community sentiment: Blue Charm
Longevity: J-Mat
Sillage & projection: Blue Charm
Value for money: J-Mat
Versatility: J-Mat
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Charm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J-MatMasaki Matsushima

Blue CharmAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

3.49/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerJ-MatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

58%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

160 votes

31%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerBlue CharmMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJ-Mat

SillageBlue Charm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJ-MatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fresh83%

fruity65%

powdery48%

white floral30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

White PeachGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacStar Jasmine

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskCedar

Top

Cherry BlossomWhite PeachBergamot

Heart

LotusLilacLily

Base

White MuskCedarWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Lilac, White Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for J-Mat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJ-MatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,162

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#14,014

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerBlue CharmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Matsushima J-Mat offers a clean, airy scent profile built on soft white musk, purple lilac, and crisp ginger. The initial spray delivers an energetic snap of white peach and peppery spice that quickly smooths out into dewy star jasmine petals. It feels like slipping on a crisp white shirt straight from the drye…

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Blue Charm by Azzaro is a floral green fragrance that captures the essence of early spring. It opens with bright cherry blossom and crisp white peach, settling into a heart of lotus and lilac. This scent provides a clean, youthful profile suitable for daily wear during warmer months when you need something light, airy…

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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, J-Mat or Blue Charm?

J-Mat takes 4 of 7 categories. J-Mat is rated 3.67/5 from 160 votes; Blue Charm is rated 3.49/5 from 128 votes. Choose J-Mat for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Charm for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, J-Mat or Blue Charm?

They last about the same: J-Mat 58/100, Blue Charm 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, J-Mat or Blue Charm?

Blue Charm projects furthest (Blue Charm 58/100, J-Mat 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J-Mat and Blue Charm smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include White Peach, Lilac, White Musk and Cedar.

Is J-Mat or Blue Charm better for summer or winter?

For summer, J-Mat is the stronger pick. For winter, J-Mat is the stronger pick. J-Mat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-Mat and Blue Charm?

J-Mat has top notes of White Peach and Ginger, heart notes of Lilac and Star Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Cedar. Blue Charm has top notes of Cherry Blossom, White Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lotus, Lilac and Lily, a base of White Musk, Cedar and White Amber.