Fragrance comparison

Match vs La Force (Сила)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

4 wins

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #16,280 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

La Force (Сила)

Siberian Wellness

3.8318 votes

Rank #52,984 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Match takes 4 of 5 categories.

Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Force (Сила)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Match4/5

La Force (Сила)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Match
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Match
Sillage & projection: Match
Value for money: La Force (Сила)
Versatility: Not scored
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

La Force (Сила)Siberian Wellness

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 58%

Category winnerMatchRating 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

28%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMatch

SillageMatch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value64

Category winnerLa Force (Сила)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

LemonGrapefruitCumin

Heart

SuedeAmberNutmeg

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCumin, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Grapefruit. 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

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

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

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,280

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#52,984

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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La Force (Сила) opens with bright lemon and grapefruit, but it is not a simple fresh scent. Cumin, suede and amber give it a warm, textured edge, while vetiver, musk and sandalwood keep the dry-down earthy, woody and softly powdery. It suits shoppers who want a cleaner, lighter leather style rather than a dense or smo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Match or La Force (Сила)?

Match takes 4 of 5 categories. Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; La Force (Сила) is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose La Force (Сила) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Match or La Force (Сила)?

Match lasts longest (Match 73/100, La Force (Сила) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Match or La Force (Сила)?

Match projects furthest (Match 56/100, La Force (Сила) 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Match and La Force (Сила) smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cumin, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Grapefruit.

Is Match or La Force (Сила) better for summer or winter?

Match suits evening wear; La Force (Сила) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Match and La Force (Сила)?

Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood. La Force (Сила) has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Cumin, heart notes of Suede, Amber and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.