Fragrance comparison

Menamò vs Matthew Williamson Sheer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

Menamò

Maison Gabriella Chieffo

4.0631 votes

Rank #23,362 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Matthew Williamson Sheer

Matthew Williamson

3.9646 votes

Rank #50,919 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matthew Williamson Sheer takes 4 of 7 categories.

Menamò
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Matthew Williamson Sheer
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Menamò3/7

Matthew Williamson Sheer4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MenamòMaison Gabriella Chieffo

Matthew Williamson SheerMatthew Williamson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

3.96/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 31%Had 24%Want 46%

Category winnerMenamòRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

22%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMatthew Williamson SheerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMatthew Williamson Sheer

SillageMatthew Williamson Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMatthew Williamson SheerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match18%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBasilBergamot

Heart

elemiRed FruitsMagnoliaLily

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

Top

Lime (Linden) BlossomGreen TeaBergamotGinger

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Magnolia and Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer29

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer94

Fall44

Winter28

Day100

Night27

Category winnerMenamòMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,362

PerfumerGabriella Chieffo

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#50,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenamòHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Menamò by Maison Gabriella Chieffo is an intriguing unisex fragrance that contrasts a sharp, herbaceous opening with a warm, resinous dry-down. It wraps ginger and basil over a sweet balsamic core of elemi and red fruits, settling into a creamy vanilla and sandalwood base.

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Matthew Williamson Sheer opens with a crisp spray of bergamot, green tea, and lime blossom, delivering an energetic citrus-green start with a touch of fresh ginger. As the initial zest settles after twenty minutes, magnolia, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley form a light white floral heart that sits close to the skin. T…

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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, Menamò or Matthew Williamson Sheer?

Matthew Williamson Sheer takes 4 of 7 categories. Menamò is rated 4.06/5 from 31 votes; Matthew Williamson Sheer is rated 3.96/5 from 46 votes. Choose Menamò for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Matthew Williamson Sheer for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Menamò or Matthew Williamson Sheer?

Matthew Williamson Sheer lasts longest (Matthew Williamson Sheer 71/100, Menamò 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Menamò or Matthew Williamson Sheer?

Matthew Williamson Sheer projects furthest (Matthew Williamson Sheer 68/100, Menamò 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Menamò and Matthew Williamson Sheer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Magnolia and Lily.

Is Menamò or Matthew Williamson Sheer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matthew Williamson Sheer is the stronger pick. For winter, Menamò is the stronger pick. Menamò suits daytime wear; Matthew Williamson Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Menamò and Matthew Williamson Sheer?

Menamò has top notes of Ginger, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Red Fruits, Magnolia and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Matthew Williamson Sheer has top notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Green Tea, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lily, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.