Fragrance comparison

Matsukita vs Kenzo Jungle Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,815 ratings analysed

4 wins

Matsukita

Clive Christian

4.221,001 votes

Rank #26,948 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo Jungle Homme

Kenzo

4.171,814 votes

Rank #24,597 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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kenzo Jungle Homme
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Matsukita4/7

Kenzo Jungle Homme3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsukitaClive Christian

Kenzo Jungle HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 1,001 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

4.17/ 5 · 1,814 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

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

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,814 votes

Category winnerKenzo Jungle HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMatsukita

SillageMatsukita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value64

Category winnerKenzo Jungle HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

musky65%

fresh56%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

aromatic65%

cinnamon56%

Scent match53%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

CinnamonLimeBergamotLemon

Heart

NutmegCardamomPepperMateCarnationAmber

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Mate and Guaiac Wood. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMatsukitaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,597

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzo Jungle HommeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Olivier Cresp created Kenzo Jungle Homme in 1998 as an unconventional woody spicy fragrance for men. The scent opens with a bright burst of lime, lemon, and bergamot, immediately cut by dusty cinnamon. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus clears to reveal a dense heart of nutmeg, cardamom, and black pepper, creating an …

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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 Kenzo Jungle Homme?

Matsukita takes 4 of 7 categories. Matsukita is rated 4.22/5 from 1,001 votes; Kenzo Jungle Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 1,814 votes. Choose Matsukita for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kenzo Jungle Homme for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Matsukita or Kenzo Jungle Homme?

Matsukita lasts longest (Matsukita 73/100, Kenzo Jungle Homme 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matsukita or Kenzo Jungle Homme?

Matsukita projects furthest (Matsukita 61/100, Kenzo Jungle Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matsukita and Kenzo Jungle Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Mate and Guaiac Wood.

Is Matsukita or Kenzo Jungle Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matsukita is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo Jungle Homme is the stronger pick. Matsukita suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matsukita and Kenzo Jungle Homme?

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. Kenzo Jungle Homme has top notes of Cinnamon, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Pepper and Mate, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Cedar and Benzoin.