Fragrance comparison

Matsukita vs Dazed in the Matrix

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,001 ratings analysed

3 wins

Matsukita

Clive Christian

4.221,001 votes

Rank #26,948 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Dazed in the Matrix

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #76,670 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matsukita takes 3 of 5 categories.

Matsukita
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dazed in the Matrix
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration.

Matsukita3/5

Dazed in the Matrix2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Matsukita
Sillage & projection: Matsukita
Value for money: Dazed in the Matrix
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dazed in the Matrix
Fragranxe ranking: Matsukita

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsukitaClive Christian

Dazed in the MatrixThe 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 80%Had 0%Want 20%

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMatsukita

SillageMatsukita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDazed in the MatrixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

musky65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Californian LemonMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarJasmine SambacCotton CandyGreen NotesGuaiac WoodPink PepperWhite MuskPatchouliBergamotCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDazed in the MatrixLongest dry-down: 6-8+ 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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,670

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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Dazed in the Matrix by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic splash of Californian lemon, zesty mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot that feels like slicing into ice-cold citrus fruit on a scorching afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the bright tartness mellows as neroli and green notes mingle with a surprising swirl of…

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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 lasts longer, Matsukita or Dazed in the Matrix?

Matsukita lasts longest (Matsukita 73/100, Dazed in the Matrix 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matsukita or Dazed in the Matrix?

Matsukita projects furthest (Matsukita 61/100, Dazed in the Matrix 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matsukita and Dazed in the Matrix smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac and Guaiac Wood.

Is Matsukita or Dazed in the Matrix better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Matsukita and Dazed in the Matrix?

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. Dazed in the Matrix features Californian Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Jasmine Sambac and Cotton Candy.