Fragrance comparison

J-Mat vs Meriggi

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

J-Mat

Masaki Matsushima

3.67160 votes

Rank #19,162 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Meriggi

Wally

4.508 votes

Rank #32,761 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meriggi takes 3 of 4 categories.

J-Mat
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Meriggi
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J-Mat1/4

Meriggi3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J-MatMasaki Matsushima

MeriggiWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMeriggi

SillageMeriggi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMeriggiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fruity90%

soft spicy80%

green70%

aromatic60%

sweet50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral 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

LilacJasmineGardeniaRoseGeraniumMandarin OrangeLimeGrapefruit

Heart

Black Currant BlossomBasilPineappleWhite PeachSeaweedMelonViolet LeafGalbanum

Base

Star AniseCedarSandalwoodWhite MuskMalt

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

Summer83

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,162

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJ-MatHigher 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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Meriggi opens with a bright flash of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and green mandarin. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a dense botanical heart where gardenia, lilac, and black currant blossom mingle with dewy melon and green galbanum. What prevents the floral fruit blend from turning into simple bath soap is a…

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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 Meriggi?

Meriggi takes 3 of 4 categories. J-Mat is rated 3.67/5 from 160 votes; Meriggi is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose J-Mat for a musky and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meriggi for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J-Mat or Meriggi?

Meriggi lasts longest (Meriggi 70/100, J-Mat 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J-Mat or Meriggi?

Meriggi projects furthest (Meriggi 54/100, J-Mat 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J-Mat and Meriggi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include White Peach, Lilac, White Musk and Cedar.

Is J-Mat or Meriggi better for summer or winter?

J-Mat suits daytime wear; Meriggi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-Mat and Meriggi?

J-Mat has top notes of White Peach and Ginger, heart notes of Lilac and Star Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Cedar. Meriggi has top notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, heart notes of Black Currant Blossom, Basil, Pineapple and White Peach, a base of Star Anise, Cedar, Sandalwood and White Musk.