Fragrance comparison

Match vs Homem Verum

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 937 ratings analysed

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #16,280 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Homem Verum

Natura

4.10890 votes

Rank #23,520 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Verum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Homem Verum
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Match3/7

Homem Verum4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatchDer Duft

Homem VerumNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerHomem VerumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

53%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

880 votes

Category winnerHomem VerumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMatch

SillageHomem Verum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value76

Category winnerHomem VerumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesCedarBlack PepperCuminSandalwoodVetiverGingerGrapefruitSuedeAmbroxanIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SageBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

Violet LeafAmberJasmine

Base

SuedeCopaiba balmVanillaVetiverCashmeranIrisMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCedar, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Suede. Durations are only published for Match, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMatchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 10%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,280

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,520

PerfumerJohn Gamba, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMatchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Match captures the tactile friction of striking a matchstick against sandpaper. It opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and sharp ginger before unveiling a spicy, woody heart. Black pepper and warm cumin provide dry heat against clean cedar and creamy sandalwood. As it warms on the skin, a soft…

Reviews →

Natura Homem Verum is a woody spicy fragrance that balances aromatic sage and black pepper with a suede base. It performs as a versatile daily signature, especially suited for office environments or mild spring days. The scent profile maintains a professional yet approachable presence, emphasizing high-quality local B…

Reviews →

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, Match or Homem Verum?

Homem Verum takes 4 of 7 categories. Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; Homem Verum is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Homem Verum for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Match or Homem Verum?

They last about the same: Match 73/100, Homem Verum 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Match or Homem Verum?

Projection is very close: Homem Verum 57/100, Match 56/100 for sillage.

Do Match and Homem Verum smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Suede.

Is Match or Homem Verum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Match is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Verum is the stronger pick. Match suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Match and Homem Verum?

Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood. Homem Verum has top notes of Sage, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Copaiba balm, Vanilla and Vetiver.