Fragrance comparison

Matsya vs Greenwich

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Matsya

Nayassia

4.258 votes

Rank #41,536 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Greenwich

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1855 votes

Rank #25,846 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenwich takes 3 of 4 categories.

Matsya
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Greenwich
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Matsya1/4

Greenwich3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsyaNayassia

GreenwichBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

4.18/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 53%

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

58%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGreenwich

SillageGreenwich

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMatsyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

amber69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and oud

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

Top

JuniperCorianderBlack PepperSaffronClary SageBergamot

Heart

GeraniumMagnoliaCinnamonTurkish Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseLeatherVetiverAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Incense, Clary Sage and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter92

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,536

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,846

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGreenwichHigher 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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Greenwich opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, crushed coriander, and black pepper tempered by bright bergamot. As the initial fresh spicy lift settles, a heart of Turkish rose and cinnamon emerges alongside dry geranium. The base grounds the formula in dark agarwood oud, leather, patchouli, and smoky incense,…

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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.

Which is better, Matsya or Greenwich?

Greenwich takes 3 of 4 categories. Matsya is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Greenwich is rated 4.18/5 from 55 votes. Choose Matsya for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Greenwich for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Matsya or Greenwich?

Greenwich lasts longest (Greenwich 81/100, Matsya 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matsya or Greenwich?

Greenwich projects furthest (Greenwich 72/100, Matsya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matsya and Greenwich smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Clary Sage and Saffron.

Is Matsya or Greenwich better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Matsya and Greenwich?

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. Greenwich has top notes of Juniper, Coriander, Black Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, Magnolia, Cinnamon and Turkish Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Leather and Vetiver.