Fragrance comparison

Matsya vs EGO

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

Matsya

Nayassia

4.258 votes

Rank #41,606 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

EGO

Royal Cosmetic

—0 votes

Rank #80,428 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matsya takes 1 of 1 categories.

Matsya
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
EGO
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.

Matsya1/1

EGO0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsyaNayassia

EGORoyal Cosmetic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

amber69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamotLemon

Heart

IncenseClary SageSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

Pineapple LeafLemonMintCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

SaffronJasmineNutmegClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

Teak WoodSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Clary Sage and Saffron. Durations are only published for EGO, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,606

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#80,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatsyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matsya by Nayassia opens with crisp peppermint, bright bergamot, and tart lemon, cutting through heavy air before introducing a smoky heart of incense, clary sage, and saffron. Perfumer Randa Hammami balances dark agarwood with cool herbs and clean citrus, creating an aromatic wooden scent that feels grounded yet airy…

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EGO by Royal Cosmetic opens with an energetic snap of crushed mint, tart lemon, and tropical pineapple leaf, instantly cut by zesty green cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus and herbal top settles into a warm, dry heart filled with earthy nutmeg, herbal clary sage, and a hint of soft jasmine petal. The …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Matsya and EGO smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Clary Sage and Saffron.

Is Matsya or EGO better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Matsya and EGO?

Matsya has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Incense, Clary Sage and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. EGO has top notes of Pineapple Leaf, Lemon, Mint and Cardamom, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Clary Sage, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Vanilla.