Matelda vs Beloved Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Matelda takes 5 of 7 categories.
MateldaChoose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Beloved WomanChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Matelda5/7
Beloved Woman2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Matelda
- Community sentiment
- Matelda
- Longevity
- Beloved Woman
- Sillage & projection
- Beloved Woman
- Value for money
- Matelda
- Versatility
- Matelda
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Matelda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MateldaProfumo di FirenzeBeloved WomanAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 370 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
3.93/ 5 · 1,659 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerMateldaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
35%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
370 votes
38%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
1,659 votes
Category winnerMateldaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBeloved Woman
SillageBeloved Woman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMateldaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
floral92%
powdery84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
herbal84%
woody77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Peach BlossomWhite Grapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileVioletPeru BalsamBenzoin
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk
Top
ChamomileRoseClary SageLavenderClovesCardamomJasmine
Heart
ImmortellePatchouliBenzoinYlang-YlangLabdanumOlibanumViolet
Base
CivetCastoreumLeatherAmbergrisMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesChamomile, Violet, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Matelda, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer56
Fall84
Winter54
Day100
Night46
Spring90
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMateldaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#26,786
PerfumerBernard Ellena
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMateldaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMatelda by Profumo di Firenze presents a soft, comforting take on floral gourmand scents. It opens with an airy flash of peach blossom alongside crisp white grapefruit, offering a clean, gentle brightness. The heart turns calming as herbal chamomile and powdery violet settle into a warm resinous base of benzoin and Pe…
Reviews →Beloved Woman by Amouage offers a retro floral experience built on dry, warm chamomile and a deeply resinous backdrop. Designed for formal wear in cool spring temperatures, it provides an alternative to modern sugary scents. This fragrance targets individuals seeking a traditional, sophisticated signature that lingers…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Matelda or Beloved Woman?
Matelda takes 5 of 7 categories. Matelda is rated 4.08/5 from 370 votes; Beloved Woman is rated 3.93/5 from 1,659 votes. Choose Matelda for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Beloved Woman for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Matelda or Beloved Woman?
Beloved Woman lasts longest (Beloved Woman 75/100, Matelda 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Matelda or Beloved Woman?
Beloved Woman projects furthest (Beloved Woman 66/100, Matelda 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Matelda and Beloved Woman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Violet, Benzoin and Vanilla.
Is Matelda or Beloved Woman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Matelda is the stronger pick. For winter, Beloved Woman is the stronger pick. Matelda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Matelda and Beloved Woman?
Matelda has top notes of Peach Blossom and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile, Violet, Peru Balsam and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Musk. Beloved Woman has top notes of Chamomile, Rose, Clary Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Immortelle, Patchouli, Benzoin and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Castoreum, Leather and Ambergris.
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