Fragrance comparison

J-Mat vs Pure Pastel Rose

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

4 wins

J-Mat

Masaki Matsushima

3.67160 votes

Rank #19,162 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Pastel Rose

Betty Barclay

3.6131 votes

Rank #34,011 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J-Mat takes 4 of 5 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.
Pure Pastel Rose
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J-Mat4/5

Pure Pastel Rose1/5

Ratings & consensus: J-Mat
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: J-Mat
Sillage & projection: Pure Pastel Rose
Value for money: J-Mat
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

Pure Pastel RoseBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 20%Had 32%Want 48%

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

13%Love

54%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityJ-Mat

SillagePure Pastel Rose

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%

rose83%

fresh65%

woody48%

powdery30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and powdery

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

LilacViolet LeafGinger

Heart

RosePeonyFlowers

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGinger, Lilac 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

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,162

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#34,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pure Pastel Rose by Betty Barclay is a bright floral scent for women, featuring a crisp opening of lilac and violet leaf. The heart blends rose and peony, supported by a grounding base of cedar and sandalwood. This fragrance offers an easygoing, everyday profile, making it a suitable choice for those who prefer modern…

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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 Pure Pastel Rose?

J-Mat takes 4 of 5 categories. J-Mat is rated 3.67/5 from 160 votes; Pure Pastel Rose is rated 3.61/5 from 31 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 Pure Pastel Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J-Mat or Pure Pastel Rose?

J-Mat lasts longest (J-Mat 58/100, Pure Pastel Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J-Mat or Pure Pastel Rose?

Pure Pastel Rose projects furthest (Pure Pastel Rose 55/100, J-Mat 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J-Mat and Pure Pastel Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lilac and Cedar.

Is J-Mat or Pure Pastel Rose better for summer or winter?

J-Mat suits daytime wear; Pure Pastel Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-Mat and Pure Pastel Rose?

J-Mat has top notes of White Peach and Ginger, heart notes of Lilac and Star Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Cedar. Pure Pastel Rose has top notes of Lilac, Violet Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Flowers, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood.