Fragrance comparison

Le Minimaliste (Version I) vs Mathi

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Minimaliste (Version I)

Pink MahogHany Fragrances

4.502 votes

Rank #53,863 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Mathi

Gritti

4.0087 votes

Rank #11,663 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Minimaliste (Version I)
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Mathi
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Minimaliste (Version I)3/4

Mathi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Minimaliste (Version I)
Sillage & projection: Le Minimaliste (Version I)
Value for money: Le Minimaliste (Version I)
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

Le Minimaliste (Version I)Pink MahogHany Fragrances

MathiGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Minimaliste (Version I)

SillageLe Minimaliste (Version I)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value30

Category winnerLe Minimaliste (Version I)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

rose61%

rose100%

floral83%

honey65%

sweet48%

citrus30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Berry FruitsGrapefruitMandarin BlossomPeonyDamask RoseFigChampacaNeroliAmberVanillaHoney

No top / heart / base split published

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer38

Fall100

Winter35

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,863

PerfumerChavalia Mwamba

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMathiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Minimaliste (Version I) by Pink MahogHany Fragrances is a fresh, musky fragrance centered on light floral notes and soft fruit. Chavalia Mwamba created this scent to wear comfortably in high heat, making it an easy choice for office wear or casual spring mornings when you want a clean, low-key aura.

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, Le Minimaliste (Version I) or Mathi?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Minimaliste (Version I) is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Mathi is rated 4.00/5 from 87 votes. Choose Le Minimaliste (Version I) for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mathi for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Minimaliste (Version I) or Mathi?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) lasts longest (Le Minimaliste (Version I) 80/100, Mathi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Minimaliste (Version I) or Mathi?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) projects furthest (Le Minimaliste (Version I) 75/100, Mathi 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Minimaliste (Version I) and Mathi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Honey.

Is Le Minimaliste (Version I) or Mathi better for summer or winter?

Mathi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Minimaliste (Version I) and Mathi?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Berry Fruits, Grapefruit, Mandarin Blossom and Peony. Mathi features Damask Rose and Honey.