Fragrance comparison

Matin vs Ginza Murasaki

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,053 ratings analysed

Matin

Zara

3.8824 votes

Rank #21,777 FloralFruity

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Ginza Murasaki

Shiseido

4.001,029 votes

Rank #25,828 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Matin
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ginza Murasaki
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Matin2/4

Ginza Murasaki2/4

Ratings & consensus: Ginza Murasaki
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ginza Murasaki
Sillage & projection: Matin
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

Ginza MurasakiShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 1,029 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerGinza MurasakiRating 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

32%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,029 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGinza Murasaki

SillageMatin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

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%

woody91%

fruity83%

fresh74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Apple

Heart

FreesiaJasmineViolet

Base

Woodsy Notes

Top

ApplePomegranateViolet

Heart

WisteriaFreesiaJasmine

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodCashmere Wood

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

Summer71

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#25,828

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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Ginza Murasaki opens with a juicy splash of purple fruit, leading with crisp Fuji apple and tart pomegranate before settling into a soft, watercolor-like floral haze. As it warms on skin, the bright fruitiness shifts toward a powdery, clean violet and fresh wisteria. This gives it a clean, shampoo-like quality that se…

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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 Ginza Murasaki?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Matin is rated 3.88/5 from 24 votes; Ginza Murasaki is rated 4.00/5 from 1,029 votes. Choose Matin for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ginza Murasaki for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Matin or Ginza Murasaki?

Ginza Murasaki lasts longest (Ginza Murasaki 64/100, Matin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matin or Ginza Murasaki?

Matin projects furthest (Matin 57/100, Ginza Murasaki 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matin and Ginza Murasaki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Freesia, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Matin or Ginza Murasaki better for summer or winter?

Matin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matin and Ginza Murasaki?

Matin has top notes of Apple, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Woodsy Notes. Ginza Murasaki has top notes of Apple, Pomegranate and Violet, heart notes of Wisteria, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood.