Fragrance comparison

Matter vs Nephophile

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

Matter

Arpa Studios

3.001 votes

Rank #71,557 MuskyFloral

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19%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Nephophile

Odyssey

3.8432 votes

Rank #22,265 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nephophile takes 2 of 3 categories.

Matter
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nephophile
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Matter1/3

Nephophile2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatterArpa Studios

NephophileOdyssey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

3.84/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 22%Had 2%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMatter

SillageNephophile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral65%

aromatic30%

powdery100%

violet92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPalo SantoOzonic notes

Heart

IrisWormwood

Base

AmbretteMuscenone

Top

VioletOzonic notesCarrot Seeds

Heart

RaspberryIrisAldehydes

Base

AmbretteVanillaAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Iris and Ambrette. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex69

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,265

PerfumerAnunsith Wongkornvanich

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNephophileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matter by Arpa Studios hits the skin with a crisp flash of ozonic notes and sharp pink pepper. The opening feels airy yet prickly, immediately grounded by the dry, smoky woodiness of palo santo. As the initial fizz cools over twenty minutes, a quiet heart of earthy iris and bitter wormwood emerges to tame the initial …

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Nephophile by Odyssey is a modern floral aldehyde scent that centers on airy violet and raspberry notes. It offers a clean yet playful character that feels both powdery and lightly sweet on the skin. Designed for everyday wear, this fragrance is best suited for those who enjoy a bright, easygoing personality in their …

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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, Matter or Nephophile?

Nephophile takes 2 of 3 categories. Matter is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Nephophile is rated 3.84/5 from 32 votes. Choose Matter for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nephophile for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matter or Nephophile?

Matter lasts longest (Matter 80/100, Nephophile 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matter or Nephophile?

Nephophile projects furthest (Nephophile 57/100, Matter 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matter and Nephophile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Iris and Ambrette.

Is Matter or Nephophile better for summer or winter?

Matter suits daytime wear; Nephophile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matter and Nephophile?

Matter has top notes of Pink Pepper, Palo Santo and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Iris and Wormwood, a base of Ambrette and Muscenone. Nephophile has top notes of Violet, Ozonic notes and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Raspberry, Iris and Aldehydes, a base of Ambrette, Vanilla and Ambroxan.