Fragrance comparison

Margarita vs Matsuri

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 416 ratings analysed

Margarita

Apple Parfums

4.2020 votes

Rank #48,983 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Matsuri

Annayake

3.88396 votes

Rank #4,207 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matsuri takes 3 of 5 categories.

Margarita
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Matsuri
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Margarita2/5

Matsuri3/5

Ratings & consensus: Margarita
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Matsuri
Sillage & projection: Matsuri
Value for money: Margarita
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Matsuri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MargaritaApple Parfums

MatsuriAnnayake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 43%Want 28%

3.88/ 5 · 396 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerMargaritaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

30%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

265 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity31

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMatsuri

SillageMatsuri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMargaritaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh83%

citrus65%

fruity48%

rose30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

woody69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacPeonyWisteria

Heart

PeachLemon

Base

CedarAmber

Top

Ylang-YlangPearMandarin Orange

Heart

ClovePlumPeonyLilac

Base

PeachPatchouliHeliotropeCedarJasmine

InformationalShared notesLilac, Peony, Peach and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMatsuriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Margarita by Apple Parfums presents a light floral composition centered on fresh lilac, peony, and purple wisteria. The spray opens with a crisp splash of lemon that quickly meets the soft petal bouquet. As the scent settles, a gentle peach note introduces mild fruity sweetness without becoming heavy or syrupy. Dry do…

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Matsuri by Annayake is a warm fruity floral with a clear clove bite. On skin it often reads peachy, creamy and spicy, with ylang-ylang, pear, plum and mandarin giving the opening a bright, vintage glow. The dry-down settles into peach, patchouli, heliotrope and cedar, so it suits people who like sweet spiced florals w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Margarita or Matsuri?

Matsuri takes 3 of 5 categories. Margarita is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Matsuri is rated 3.88/5 from 396 votes. Choose Margarita for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Matsuri for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Margarita or Matsuri?

Matsuri lasts longest (Matsuri 73/100, Margarita 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Margarita or Matsuri?

Matsuri projects furthest (Matsuri 68/100, Margarita 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Margarita and Matsuri smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Lilac, Peony, Peach and Cedar.

Is Margarita or Matsuri better for summer or winter?

Margarita suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Margarita and Matsuri?

Margarita has top notes of Lilac, Peony and Wisteria, heart notes of Peach and Lemon, a base of Cedar and Amber. Matsuri has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Plum, Peony and Lilac, a base of Peach, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Cedar.