Fragrance comparison

Match vs Signature Scent

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #16,280 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Signature Scent

Neesh Perfumes

3.5319 votes

Rank #22,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Match takes 3 of 5 categories.

Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Signature Scent
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Match3/5

Signature Scent1/5

Ratings & consensus: Match
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Match
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Signature Scent
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

Signature ScentNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

3.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

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

42%Love

11%Like

26%Ok

0%Dislike

21%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMatch

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSignature ScentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

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

GingerMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBlack PepperPineapple

Heart

Orange BlossomPatchouliCarnationCassis

Base

AmbroxanSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ginger. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

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

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,280

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#22,940

PerfumerKevin Mathys

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Signature Scent by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of pineapple, grapefruit, and spicy ginger. As the bright citrus settles, orange blossom and earthy patchouli emerge in the heart. The base rests on warm ambroxan and sandalwood, making it an energetic choice for warm spring and summer daytime wear.

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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 Signature Scent?

Match takes 3 of 5 categories. Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; Signature Scent is rated 3.53/5 from 19 votes. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature Scent for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Match or Signature Scent?

Match lasts longest (Match 73/100, Signature Scent 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Match or Signature Scent?

Projection is very close: Match 56/100, Signature Scent 56/100 for sillage.

Do Match and Signature Scent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ginger.

Is Match or Signature Scent better for summer or winter?

Match suits evening wear; Signature Scent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Match and Signature Scent?

Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood. Signature Scent has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Carnation and Cassis, a base of Ambroxan, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.