Fragrance comparison

Matahari vs Scarlet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Matahari

OLFAC3

4.605 votes

Rank #47,316 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Scarlet

Ardent Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #55,702 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matahari takes 2 of 4 categories.

Matahari
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scarlet
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Matahari2/4

Scarlet0/4

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

ScarletArdent Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMatahariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

citrus77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, 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

Top

GrapefruitNeroliPear

Heart

VioletCyclamenJasminePeach

Base

AmberCedarwoodMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Peach, Jasmine and Cyclamen. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,702

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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Scarlet by Ardent Parfums opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, bitter neroli, and sweet juicy pear. Within minutes, the scent transitions into a dense floral heart dominated by powdery violet, soft cyclamen, and lush jasmine, grounded by a subtle note of ripe peach. As it settles onto skin, warm amber and clea…

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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 Scarlet?

Matahari takes 2 of 4 categories. Matahari is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Scarlet is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Matahari for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scarlet for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matahari or Scarlet?

They last about the same: Matahari 80/100, Scarlet 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Matahari or Scarlet?

Projection is very close: Matahari 75/100, Scarlet 75/100 for sillage.

Do Matahari and Scarlet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Peach, Jasmine and Cyclamen.

Is Matahari or Scarlet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Matahari and Scarlet?

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. Scarlet has top notes of Grapefruit, Neroli and Pear, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Amber, Cedarwood, Musk and Sandalwood.