Fragrance comparison

Matsukita vs Romeo Gigli For Man

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,079 ratings analysed

4 wins

Matsukita

Clive Christian

4.221,001 votes

Rank #26,948 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Romeo Gigli For Man

Romeo Gigli

3.7878 votes

Rank #17,252 AromaticWoody

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 longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Romeo Gigli For Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Matsukita4/7

Romeo Gigli For Man2/7

Ratings & consensus: Matsukita
Community sentiment: Matsukita
Longevity: Matsukita
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Romeo Gigli For Man
Versatility: Matsukita
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romeo Gigli For Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsukitaClive Christian

Romeo Gigli For ManRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 1,001 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

3.78/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

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

28%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerMatsukitaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMatsukita

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value72

Category winnerRomeo Gigli For ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

musky65%

fresh56%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

fresh30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

CypressJuniperelemiCurrant budsGreen NotesCinnamonPink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

NutmegGeraniumIrisHeliotropeWater Lily

Base

Balsam FirVetiverOakmossGuaiac WoodAmberIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

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

Spring100

Summer43

Fall91

Winter60

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMatsukitaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRomeo Gigli For ManHigher 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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Romeo Gigli For Man opens with a crisp blast of cypress, juniper, and pink grapefruit that cuts through cold air. Cinnamon and elemi introduce a warm, resinous flicker upfront, while green notes keep the top sharp and tonic. As the citrus fades, nutmeg and geranium create a spicy, herbal heart. The dry-down settles i…

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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 Romeo Gigli For Man?

Matsukita takes 4 of 7 categories. Matsukita is rated 4.22/5 from 1,001 votes; Romeo Gigli For Man is rated 3.78/5 from 78 votes. Choose Matsukita for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Romeo Gigli For Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matsukita or Romeo Gigli For Man?

Matsukita lasts longest (Matsukita 73/100, Romeo Gigli For Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matsukita or Romeo Gigli For Man?

Projection is very close: Matsukita 61/100, Romeo Gigli For Man 61/100 for sillage.

Do Matsukita and Romeo Gigli For Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Guaiac Wood and Balsam Fir.

Is Matsukita or Romeo Gigli For Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matsukita is the stronger pick. For winter, Matsukita is the stronger pick. Matsukita suits day or night wear; Romeo Gigli For Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matsukita and Romeo Gigli For Man?

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. Romeo Gigli For Man has top notes of Cypress, Juniper, elemi and Currant buds, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Iris and Heliotrope, a base of Balsam Fir, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.