Fragrance comparison

Matsuri vs Secret Fantasy Star

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 797 ratings analysed

5 wins

Matsuri

Annayake

3.88396 votes

Rank #3,799 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Secret Fantasy Star

Avon

3.72401 votes

Rank #32,030 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matsuri takes 5 of 7 categories.

Matsuri
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Secret Fantasy Star
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Matsuri5/7

Secret Fantasy Star2/7

Ratings & consensus: Matsuri
Community sentiment: Matsuri
Longevity: Matsuri
Sillage & projection: Matsuri
Value for money: Secret Fantasy Star
Versatility: Secret Fantasy Star
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Matsuri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsuriAnnayake

Secret Fantasy StarAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 396 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerMatsuriRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

265 votes

20%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerMatsuriMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMatsuri

SillageMatsuri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value85

Category winnerSecret Fantasy StarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

woody69%

yellow floral61%

fruity100%

citrus91%

woody83%

sweet74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangPearMandarin Orange

Heart

ClovePlumPeonyLilac

Base

PeachPatchouliHeliotropeCedarJasmine

Top

plumMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePeony

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Plum, Peony and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSecret Fantasy StarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,799

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#32,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatsuriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matsuri by Annayake is a warm fruity floral with a clear clove bite. On skin it often reads peachy, creamy and spicy, with ylang-ylang, pear, plum and mandarin giving the opening a bright, vintage glow. The dry-down settles into peach, patchouli, heliotrope and cedar, so it suits people who like sweet spiced florals w…

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Avon Secret Fantasy Star opens with a juicy splash of plum and bright mandarin orange. The initial fruit burst feels sweet, tangy, and immediate on skin. As the initial spray settles, soft peony and white jasmine come forward to soften the tart citrus edges. The dry down lands on a light, creamy sandalwood that keeps …

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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, Matsuri or Secret Fantasy Star?

Matsuri takes 5 of 7 categories. Matsuri is rated 3.88/5 from 396 votes; Secret Fantasy Star is rated 3.72/5 from 401 votes. Choose Matsuri for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Secret Fantasy Star for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Matsuri or Secret Fantasy Star?

Matsuri lasts longest (Matsuri 73/100, Secret Fantasy Star 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matsuri or Secret Fantasy Star?

Matsuri projects furthest (Matsuri 68/100, Secret Fantasy Star 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matsuri and Secret Fantasy Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Plum, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Matsuri or Secret Fantasy Star better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matsuri is the stronger pick. For winter, Matsuri is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matsuri and Secret Fantasy Star?

Matsuri has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Plum, Peony and Lilac, a base of Peach, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Cedar. Secret Fantasy Star has top notes of plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood.