Fragrance comparison

Matsukita vs Ingenium

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,050 ratings analysed

4 wins

Matsukita

Clive Christian

4.221,001 votes

Rank #26,948 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Ingenium

Onyrico

3.9049 votes

Rank #32,309 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matsukita takes 4 of 7 categories.

Matsukita
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ingenium
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Matsukita4/7

Ingenium3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsukitaClive Christian

IngeniumOnyrico

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 1,001 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

3.90/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

Category winnerMatsukitaRating 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

33%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerMatsukitaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIngenium

SillageIngenium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value23

Category winnerIngeniumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

musky65%

fresh56%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

cinnamon58%

aromatic44%

tobacco30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonNutmegPimentoSaffronBergamot

Heart

TobaccoIncenseDamask RoseGardeniaElemi resin

Base

Balsam FirGuaiac WoodVirginian CedarHaitian VetiverJava vetiver oilSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Guaiac Wood and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Matsukita, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer76

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night97

Spring24

Summer14

Fall100

Winter76

Day92

Night100

Category winnerMatsukitaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

Men65

Unisex30

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,309

PerfumerLuca Maffei

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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Onyrico Ingenium is a dense wood-and-spice extrait designed to celebrate Leonardo da Vinci. It layers piquant saffron, cardamom, and cinnamon over a thick heart of tobacco and gardenia, eventually settling into a resinous base of balsam fir and guaiac wood. This heavy composition thrives in crisp autumn weather when y…

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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, Matsukita or Ingenium?

Matsukita takes 4 of 7 categories. Matsukita is rated 4.22/5 from 1,001 votes; Ingenium is rated 3.90/5 from 49 votes. Choose Matsukita for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ingenium for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Matsukita or Ingenium?

They last about the same: Ingenium 74/100, Matsukita 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Matsukita or Ingenium?

Ingenium projects furthest (Ingenium 76/100, Matsukita 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matsukita and Ingenium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Guaiac Wood and Balsam Fir.

Is Matsukita or Ingenium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matsukita is the stronger pick. For winter, Ingenium is the stronger pick. Matsukita suits day or night wear; Ingenium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matsukita and Ingenium?

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. Ingenium has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Pimento, heart notes of Tobacco, Incense, Damask Rose and Gardenia, a base of Balsam Fir, Guaiac Wood, Virginian Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.