Fragrance comparison

Matsukita vs Bleu Mind Control

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,001 ratings analysed

Matsukita

Clive Christian

4.221,001 votes

Rank #26,948 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Bleu Mind Control

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #72,194 WhiskeyRum

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Matsukita
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bleu Mind Control
Choose it for a whiskey and rum character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Matsukita1/2

Bleu Mind Control1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Bleu Mind Control
Fragranxe ranking: Matsukita

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsukitaClive Christian

Bleu Mind ControlThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 1,001 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

1,001 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

musky65%

fresh56%

whiskey100%

rum91%

smoky83%

soft spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperNutmeg

Heart2 to 4 hours

MateChinese JasmineJasmine SambacGuaiac Wood

Base5 to 8 hours

Balsam FirMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Notes

Guaiac WoodPink PepperWhiskeyRumIncenseGrapefruitSicilian BergamotSicilian LemonJasmine SambacAmalfi LemonWhite MuskFenugreek

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBleu Mind ControlLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer76

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night97

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatsukitaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matsukita by Clive Christian is a woody chypre that combines crisp citrus, aromatic mate tea, and rich resinous woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of green bergamot paired with spicy pink pepper and grated nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, smoky mate tea emerges alongside creamy Chinese jasmine and jas…

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Bleu Mind Control by The Dua Brand blends the crisp energy of an aromatic blue cologne with the rich depth of aged liquor. The opening delivers an immediate splash of Sicilian lemon, tart grapefruit, and spicy ginger that feels vibrant and clean. Within minutes, the scent pivots toward a warm center of Scottish whiske…

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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.

Do Matsukita and Bleu Mind Control smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac and Guaiac Wood.

Is Matsukita or Bleu Mind Control better for summer or winter?

Matsukita suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matsukita and Bleu Mind Control?

Matsukita has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Mate, Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Guaiac Wood, a base of Balsam Fir, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Bleu Mind Control features Guaiac Wood, Pink Pepper, Whiskey, Rum and Incense.