Fragrance comparison

Matin vs Aquamarine

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

2 wins

Matin

Zara

3.8824 votes

Rank #21,777 FloralFruity

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Aquamarine

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #54,032 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matin takes 2 of 3 categories.

Matin
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aquamarine
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Matin2/3

Aquamarine1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatinZara

AquamarineByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 65%Had 19%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

14%Love

71%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMatin

SillageAquamarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity90%

fresh80%

white floral70%

violet60%

green50%

floral100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Apple

Heart

FreesiaJasmineViolet

Base

Woodsy Notes

Top

FreesiaVioletApple

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasminePeony

Base

AmbergrisCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Freesia, Jasmine and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,032

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Matin targets shoppers looking for an effortless daytime scent. It centers on a crisp orchard opening that quickly pivots to light, fresh florals. While it remains easy to wear, its sheer, clean style is best suited for warm spring mornings. The woodsy base stays quiet, keeping the focus on its bright green and w…

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Aquamarine by Byblos is a breezy floral composition for women that highlights crisp apple and airy freesia. It offers a light, clean profile perfect for casual spring days or warm office settings. The scent relies on a classic bouquet of lily of the valley and peony before settling into a soft, musky base that sits cl…

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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, Matin or Aquamarine?

Matin takes 2 of 3 categories. Matin is rated 3.88/5 from 24 votes; Aquamarine is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Matin for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aquamarine for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matin or Aquamarine?

Matin lasts longest (Matin 50/100, Aquamarine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matin or Aquamarine?

Projection is very close: Aquamarine 58/100, Matin 57/100 for sillage.

Do Matin and Aquamarine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Freesia, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Matin or Aquamarine better for summer or winter?

Matin suits daytime wear; Aquamarine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matin and Aquamarine?

Matin has top notes of Apple, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Woodsy Notes. Aquamarine has top notes of Freesia, Violet and Apple, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedar and Musk.