Fragrance comparison

Matthew Miller vs Satyr

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Matthew Miller

Verduu

4.3918 votes

Rank #42,644 SmokyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Satyr

Seven Gates

4.0018 votes

Rank #34,684 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Satyr takes 4 of 5 categories.

Matthew Miller
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Satyr
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Matthew Miller1/5

Satyr4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Matthew MillerVerduu

SatyrSeven Gates

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 84%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerMatthew MillerRating 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

61%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

17%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySatyr

SillageSatyr

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSatyrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

amber65%

cannabis56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

smoky84%

cannabis77%

fresh spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, smoky and woody

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

cannabisGingerLavenderPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumSmokeLeatherPatchouli

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notescannabis, Smoke, 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

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,684

PerfumerAngéline Leporini

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSatyrHigher 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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Satyr by Seven Gates introduces a sharp twist to the classic fougere structure. Instead of traditional oakmoss, it leads with a crisp cannabis and fresh ginger opening that shifts into a dense, smoky leather core. The scent is designed for those who appreciate dry, earthy herbal notes wrapped in tailored, clean-cut mo…

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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 Satyr?

Satyr takes 4 of 5 categories. Matthew Miller is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes; Satyr is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Matthew Miller for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Satyr for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Matthew Miller or Satyr?

Satyr lasts longest (Satyr 87/100, Matthew Miller 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matthew Miller or Satyr?

Satyr projects furthest (Satyr 82/100, Matthew Miller 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matthew Miller and Satyr smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include cannabis, Smoke, Vetiver and Leather.

Is Matthew Miller or Satyr better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Matthew Miller and Satyr?

Matthew Miller has top notes of Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense and cannabis, a base of Smoke, Vetiver and Leather. Satyr has top notes of cannabis, Ginger, Lavender and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, Smoke, Leather and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.