Fragrance comparison

Matahari vs Princesse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Matahari

OLFAC3

4.605 votes

Rank #47,701 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Princesse

Chipie

4.4418 votes

Rank #48,739 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matahari takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Matahari3/4

Princesse1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Matahari
Sillage & projection: Matahari
Value for money: Princesse
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

PrincesseChipie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

4.44/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 14%Had 36%Want 50%

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

56%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMatahari

SillageMatahari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPrincesseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

aquatic69%

rose61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisWatermelonKiwiRhubarbPearPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineFreesiaCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBergamotGranny Smith appleKiwiFreesiaPeach

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water HyacinthRosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

Virginia CedarAmberCaramelMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesKiwi, Pear, Peach and Rose. Durations are only published for Princesse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring43

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,739

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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Princesse Chipie by Chipie delivers a bright snapshot of late nineties perfumery, led by crisp fruit and gentle garden florals. The scent opens with a lively splash of Granny Smith apple, tart kiwi, juicy pear, and sparkling bergamot, giving it an instantly refreshing and sweet character. Soft freesia and peach smooth…

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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 Princesse?

Matahari takes 3 of 4 categories. Matahari is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Princesse is rated 4.44/5 from 18 votes. Choose Matahari for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Princesse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matahari or Princesse?

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

Which projects more, Matahari or Princesse?

Matahari projects furthest (Matahari 75/100, Princesse 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matahari and Princesse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Kiwi, Pear, Peach and Rose.

Is Matahari or Princesse better for summer or winter?

Matahari suits daytime wear; Princesse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matahari and Princesse?

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. Princesse has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Granny Smith apple and Kiwi, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Rose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Caramel and Musk.