Fragrance comparison

Masaki/Masaki vs Better Than Sex

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 935 ratings analysed

Masaki/Masaki

Masaki Matsushima

3.67839 votes

Rank #11,594 FruityFloral

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67%scent match

Closely related

Better Than Sex

Too Faced

3.8696 votes

Rank #10,292 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Masaki/Masaki
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Better Than Sex
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Masaki/Masaki3/7

Better Than Sex3/7

Ratings & consensus: Better Than Sex
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Masaki/Masaki
Sillage & projection: Masaki/Masaki
Value for money: Masaki/Masaki
Versatility: Better Than Sex
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Better Than Sex

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki/MasakiMasaki Matsushima

Better Than SexToo Faced

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 839 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerBetter Than SexRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

839 votes

44%Love

23%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMasaki/Masaki

SillageMasaki/Masaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMasaki/MasakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral90%

tropical80%

fresh70%

rose60%

sweet50%

fruity100%

tropical92%

woody84%

fresh77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fruity, tropical and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LitchiPassionfruitRed AppleWatermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseMagnoliaCherry Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

RaspberryMuskPatchouliCedar

Top

PassionfruitCitrusesLitchiPeach

Heart

RoseMagnoliaJasmineOrchid

Base

MuskPatchouliAmberCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Passionfruit, Rose and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Masaki/Masaki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer41

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBetter Than SexMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,594

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#10,292

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerBetter Than SexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Matsushima Masaki/Masaki is a crisp, tart fruity floral perfume built around chilled litchi and sheer magnolia petals. The first spray releases a sharp burst of watermelon, passionfruit, and crisp Fuji apple that feels like biting into cold fruit on a humid morning. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness so…

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Better Than Sex by Too Faced is a fruity, floral Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. It centers on a tropical blend of passionfruit, litchi, and peach, balanced by a woodier, musk-heavy base. This scent is intended for those seeking a bold, feminine profile for evening wear. It arrives in an iconic, embossed bottle that l…

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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, Masaki/Masaki or Better Than Sex?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Masaki/Masaki is rated 3.67/5 from 839 votes; Better Than Sex is rated 3.86/5 from 96 votes. Choose Masaki/Masaki for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Better Than Sex for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Masaki/Masaki or Better Than Sex?

They last about the same: Masaki/Masaki 62/100, Better Than Sex 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Masaki/Masaki or Better Than Sex?

Masaki/Masaki projects furthest (Masaki/Masaki 55/100, Better Than Sex 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masaki/Masaki and Better Than Sex smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and floral accords. Common notes include Litchi, Passionfruit, Rose and Magnolia.

Is Masaki/Masaki or Better Than Sex better for summer or winter?

For summer, Better Than Sex is the stronger pick. For winter, Better Than Sex is the stronger pick. Masaki/Masaki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki/Masaki and Better Than Sex?

Masaki/Masaki has top notes of Litchi, Passionfruit, Red Apple and Watermelon, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Cherry Blossom, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar. Better Than Sex has top notes of Passionfruit, Citruses, Litchi and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.