Fragrance comparison

Matthew Miller vs Trayee

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 597 ratings analysed

Matthew Miller

Verduu

4.3918 votes

Rank #42,644 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Trayee

Neela Vermeire Creations

4.19579 votes

Rank #2,553 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trayee takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Matthew Miller1/5

Trayee4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Matthew MillerVerduu

TrayeeNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 84%

4.19/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerTrayeeRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

579 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTrayee

SillageTrayee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMatthew MillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

amber65%

cannabis56%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

GingerCinnamonelemiBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

CardamomSandalwoodSaffronCloveJasmine

Base

IncenseMyrhhAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanilleVirginia CedarVetiveroak moss

InformationalShared notesBasil, Black Currant, Incense and Vetiver. 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

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men10

Unisex63

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,553

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerTrayeeHigher 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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Trayee by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a lively burst of fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, and herbal basil, cut through by dark black currant. Designed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance transitions from its sharp spicy top into a warm heart of cardamom, saffron, and clove. The long drydown resting on…

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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 Trayee?

Trayee takes 4 of 5 categories. Matthew Miller is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes; Trayee is rated 4.19/5 from 579 votes. Choose Matthew Miller for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Trayee for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Matthew Miller or Trayee?

Trayee lasts longest (Trayee 73/100, Matthew Miller 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matthew Miller or Trayee?

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

Do Matthew Miller and Trayee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Basil, Black Currant, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Matthew Miller or Trayee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Matthew Miller and Trayee?

Matthew Miller has top notes of Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense and cannabis, a base of Smoke, Vetiver and Leather. Trayee has top notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, elemi and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood, Saffron and Clove, a base of Incense, Myrhh, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.