Fragrance comparison

Matahari vs Imperatrice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Matahari

OLFAC3

4.605 votes

Rank #47,701 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Imperatrice

Ninel Perfume

3.502 votes

Rank #69,490 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matahari takes 3 of 3 categories.

Matahari
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imperatrice
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Matahari3/3

Imperatrice0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatahariOLFAC3

ImperatriceNinel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMatahari

SillageMatahari

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

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

white floral84%

floral77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisWatermelonKiwiRhubarbPearPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineFreesiaCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarwood

Top

WatermelonKiwiRhubarb

Heart

JasmineCyclamenSea water

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Kiwi, Rhubarb and Jasmine. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatahariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matahari by OLFAC3 opens with a sharp splash of tart cassis and crisp watermelon, immediate in its humid, tropical energy. As it settles onto the skin, the watery sweetness of kiwi and pear steps back to let a heart of fresh freesia and dewy rose emerge. The base grounds the bright, orchard-fresh top with a quiet warm…

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Imperatrice by Ninel Perfume opens with a tart burst of watermelon, kiwi, and sharp rhubarb before settling into a sea water mist mixed with cyclamen and jasmine. Base notes of sandalwood and soft musk keep the fruit from turning overly syrupy during warm spring afternoons. It offers an easy option for humid high summ…

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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, Matahari or Imperatrice?

Matahari takes 3 of 3 categories. Matahari is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Imperatrice is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Matahari for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Imperatrice for a aquatic and ozonic character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Matahari or Imperatrice?

Matahari lasts longest (Matahari 80/100, Imperatrice 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matahari or Imperatrice?

Matahari projects furthest (Matahari 75/100, Imperatrice 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matahari and Imperatrice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Kiwi, Rhubarb and Jasmine.

Is Matahari or Imperatrice better for summer or winter?

Matahari suits daytime wear; Imperatrice suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matahari and Imperatrice?

Matahari has top notes of Cassis, Watermelon, Kiwi and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedarwood. Imperatrice has top notes of Watermelon, Kiwi and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen and Sea water, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.