Fragrance comparison

Matthew Miller vs Colostrum

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

2 wins

Matthew Miller

Verduu

4.3918 votes

Rank #42,644 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Colostrum

Natvm Parfvm

4.388 votes

Rank #44,309 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matthew Miller takes 2 of 4 categories.

Matthew Miller
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Colostrum
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Matthew Miller2/4

Colostrum1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Matthew MillerVerduu

ColostrumNatvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 84%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageColostrum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMatthew MillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

amber65%

cannabis56%

musky100%

fruity92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Incensecannabis

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeVetiverLeather

Top

LemonBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

Ylang YlangVioletRoseJuniper BerriesIncenseNutmeg

Base

White MuskVetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Incense, Vetiver and Leather. Durations are only published for Matthew Miller, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatthew MillerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matthew Miller by Verduu hits the skin with a bracing splash of crushed green basil and tart black currant. It is crisp, peppery, and dark from the very first minute. Master perfumer Mark Buxton created this blend to feel like a modern, tailored leather jacket worn through a cold city drizzle. Within twenty minutes, t…

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Colostrum by Natvm Parfvm opens with a sharp, bright citrus burst before settling into a soft, musky heart. This woody spicy fragrance balances the zesty bite of lemon and bergamot against a powdery violet and incense base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a clean, skin-like quality that f…

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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, Matthew Miller or Colostrum?

Matthew Miller takes 2 of 4 categories. Matthew Miller is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes; Colostrum is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Matthew Miller for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Colostrum for a musky and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matthew Miller or Colostrum?

They last about the same: Matthew Miller 60/100, Colostrum 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Matthew Miller or Colostrum?

Projection is very close: Colostrum 63/100, Matthew Miller 62/100 for sillage.

Do Matthew Miller and Colostrum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Incense, Vetiver and Leather.

Is Matthew Miller or Colostrum better for summer or winter?

Matthew Miller suits evening wear; Colostrum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matthew Miller and Colostrum?

Matthew Miller has top notes of Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense and cannabis, a base of Smoke, Vetiver and Leather. Colostrum has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Violet, Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.