Fragrance comparison

Mathi vs L'Eau de Circe 05

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 500 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mathi

Gritti

4.0087 votes

Rank #11,663 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

L'Eau de Circe 05

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.75413 votes

Rank #30,153 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mathi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mathi
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Eau de Circe 05
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Mathi5/7

L'Eau de Circe 052/7

Ratings & consensus: Mathi
Community sentiment: Mathi
Longevity: Mathi
Sillage & projection: Mathi
Value for money: L'Eau de Circe 05
Versatility: L'Eau de Circe 05
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mathi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MathiGritti

L'Eau de Circe 05Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

3.75/ 5 · 413 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMathiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

25%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

87 votes

27%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerMathiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMathi

SillageMathi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value43

Category winnerL'Eau de Circe 05Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

honey65%

sweet48%

citrus30%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

honey69%

patchouli61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, honey and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Damask RoseHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

White PeachOsmanthusOrchidHoneyPatchouliTangerineAmberDamask RoseJasmineYlang-YlangWoodsy NotesGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Honey. Durations are only published for Mathi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer38

Fall100

Winter35

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer84

Fall80

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Eau de Circe 05Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men4

Unisex30

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#30,153

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMathiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mathi by Gritti presents a concentrated study of fresh floral elegance centered on Damask Rose and golden honey. The opening delivers an immediate burst of natural red blooms, lifted by a subtle citrus sparkle that keeps the petals feeling crisp rather than heavy. As it warms on the skin, the sweet honey accord emerge…

Reviews →

L'Eau de Circe 05 is a sweet floral fragrance built on a base of white peach and honey. The composition stays soft, utilizing green notes to cut the initial sugary fruitiness. It projects a quiet, vintage cosmetic vibe that fits relaxed weekend wear during warm spring afternoons.

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, Mathi or L'Eau de Circe 05?

Mathi takes 5 of 7 categories. Mathi is rated 4.00/5 from 87 votes; L'Eau de Circe 05 is rated 3.75/5 from 413 votes. Choose Mathi for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau de Circe 05 for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mathi or L'Eau de Circe 05?

They last about the same: Mathi 71/100, L'Eau de Circe 05 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mathi or L'Eau de Circe 05?

Mathi projects furthest (Mathi 67/100, L'Eau de Circe 05 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mathi and L'Eau de Circe 05 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Honey.

Is Mathi or L'Eau de Circe 05 better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau de Circe 05 is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Eau de Circe 05 is the stronger pick. Mathi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.