Fragrance comparison

Matahari vs Laura

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,046 ratings analysed

Matahari

OLFAC3

4.605 votes

Rank #47,701 FruityWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #4,020 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Matahari
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Matahari2/4

Laura2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatahariOLFAC3

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

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

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMatahari

SillageMatahari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisWatermelonKiwiRhubarbPearPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineFreesiaCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarwood

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Peach, Rose 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,020

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLauraHigher 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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Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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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 Laura?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Matahari is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes. Choose Matahari for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Matahari or Laura?

Matahari lasts longest (Matahari 80/100, Laura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matahari or Laura?

Matahari projects furthest (Matahari 75/100, Laura 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matahari and Laura smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Peach, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Matahari or Laura better for summer or winter?

Matahari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matahari and Laura?

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. Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.