Fragrance comparison

J-Mat vs Sex and the City Sunrise

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

3 wins

J-Mat

Masaki Matsushima

3.67160 votes

Rank #19,162 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Sex and the City Sunrise

Sex and the City

3.8116 votes

Rank #43,033 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J-Mat takes 3 of 4 categories.

J-Mat
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sex and the City Sunrise
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J-Mat3/4

Sex and the City Sunrise1/4

Ratings & consensus: J-Mat
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: J-Mat
Sillage & projection: Sex and the City Sunrise
Value for money: Not scored
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

Sex and the City SunriseSex and the City

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

3.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 35%Want 42%

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

25%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJ-Mat

SillageSex and the City Sunrise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity and white floral

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

White PeachMandarin OrangeRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

May RoseStar JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet Leaves

Base

White Cedar ExtractCashmere MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach and Star Jasmine. 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

Summer44

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,162

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#43,033

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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Sex and the City Sunrise brings a bright, fruity start to warm spring mornings. The juice opens with sweet white peach and mandarin orange before turning into a soft, clean floral bouquet. It is an easy, low-stress choice for casual office wear or running weekend errands in a simple tee.

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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 Sex and the City Sunrise?

J-Mat takes 3 of 4 categories. J-Mat is rated 3.67/5 from 160 votes; Sex and the City Sunrise is rated 3.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose J-Mat for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sex and the City Sunrise for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J-Mat or Sex and the City Sunrise?

J-Mat lasts longest (J-Mat 58/100, Sex and the City Sunrise 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J-Mat or Sex and the City Sunrise?

Sex and the City Sunrise projects furthest (Sex and the City Sunrise 59/100, J-Mat 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J-Mat and Sex and the City Sunrise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include White Peach and Star Jasmine.

Is J-Mat or Sex and the City Sunrise better for summer or winter?

J-Mat suits daytime wear; Sex and the City Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-Mat and Sex and the City Sunrise?

J-Mat has top notes of White Peach and Ginger, heart notes of Lilac and Star Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Cedar. Sex and the City Sunrise has top notes of White Peach, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Star Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaves, a base of White Cedar Extract, Cashmere Musk and Sandalwood.