Fragrance comparison

Mate Green (Mate Verde) vs Nectaroma

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 328 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mate Green (Mate Verde)

Natura

4.25321 votes

Rank #9,522 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Nectaroma

Tuvaché · 2013

4.147 votes

Rank #42,567 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mate Green (Mate Verde) takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mate Green (Mate Verde)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Nectaroma
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mate Green (Mate Verde)4/4

Nectaroma0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mate Green (Mate Verde)
Sillage & projection: Mate Green (Mate Verde)
Value for money: Mate Green (Mate Verde)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mate Green (Mate Verde)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mate Green (Mate Verde)Natura

NectaromaTuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

321 votes

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMate Green (Mate Verde)

SillageMate Green (Mate Verde)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMate Green (Mate Verde)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

woody42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MateBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Guaiac WoodVioletLily-of-the-ValleyLotus

Base

VetiverMossPatchouliMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBasil LeafCassisCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

French orange flowerNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarVetiverMossViolet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Nectaroma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,522

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#42,567

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched2013

Reviews2

Category winnerMate Green (Mate Verde)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mate Green by Natura is a bracing, citrus-forward aromatic fragrance that feels like a crisp morning in the tropics. It centers on a sharp, authentic mate leaf note, supported by bright bergamot and mandarin orange. This is a refreshing, unpretentious scent ideal for hot summer days or casual daytime wear when you wan…

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Tuvaché Nectaroma is a bright citrus floral Eau de Toilette that pairs sweet mandarin orange with aromatic green herbs. The opening hits fast. Bergamot, torn basil leaf, and tart cassis provide an instant burst of sunny energy. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into French orange flower, clean neroli, and…

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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, Mate Green (Mate Verde) or Nectaroma?

Mate Green (Mate Verde) takes 4 of 4 categories. Mate Green (Mate Verde) is rated 4.25/5 from 321 votes; Nectaroma is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Mate Green (Mate Verde) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Nectaroma for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mate Green (Mate Verde) or Nectaroma?

Mate Green (Mate Verde) lasts longest (Mate Green (Mate Verde) 63/100, Nectaroma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mate Green (Mate Verde) or Nectaroma?

Mate Green (Mate Verde) projects furthest (Mate Green (Mate Verde) 57/100, Nectaroma 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mate Green (Mate Verde) and Nectaroma smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Mate Green (Mate Verde) or Nectaroma better for summer or winter?

Nectaroma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mate Green (Mate Verde) and Nectaroma?

Mate Green (Mate Verde) has top notes of Mate, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lotus, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Patchouli and Musk. Nectaroma has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of French orange flower, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss.