Fragrance comparison

Oh, My Stars! vs Romance Forever

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Oh, My Stars!

House of Matriarch

3.6213 votes

Rank #58,713 AmberIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Romance Forever

Rasasi

3.7220 votes

Rank #32,272 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romance Forever takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oh, My Stars!
Choose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Romance Forever
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oh, My Stars!2/5

Romance Forever3/5

Ratings & consensus: Romance Forever
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oh, My Stars!
Sillage & projection: Oh, My Stars!
Value for money: Romance Forever
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romance Forever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oh, My Stars!House of Matriarch

Romance ForeverRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

3.72/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%

Category winnerRomance ForeverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOh, My Stars!

SillageOh, My Stars!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRomance ForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

iris92%

powdery84%

woody77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

IrisArtemisiaMimosaShisoGeraniumcannabis

Heart3-5 hrs

AmberPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)RoseJasmineLily

Base8-12+ hrs

LabdanumTobaccoOrris RootAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

Top

PetitgrainClary SageArtemisiaBergamotLavenderGeraniumCypressLemon

Heart

JasmineNutmegRoseIrisMateLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Artemisia, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Oh, My Stars!, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day44

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall58

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Party 39%Date 34%Casual 15%Work 11%

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,713

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRomance ForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oh, My Stars! by House of Matriarch is an unapologetic collision of sparkling vintage aldehydes and dark, bohemian earthiness. The opening hits fast. Bitter artemisia, peppery shiso, and a sharp dash of green cannabis collide with powdery iris and sweet mimosa. You immediately feel the natural oil weight on your skin.…

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Romance Forever by Rasasi is a classic aromatic-woody fragrance for men that centers on a clean, herbaceous profile. It opens with a bright blast of citrus and lavender, moving into a nuanced heart of iris and nutmeg. This 2018 release thrives in casual daytime settings during spring and summer months, offering a reli…

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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, Oh, My Stars! or Romance Forever?

Romance Forever takes 3 of 5 categories. Oh, My Stars! is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Romance Forever is rated 3.72/5 from 20 votes. Choose Oh, My Stars! for a amber and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Romance Forever for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oh, My Stars! or Romance Forever?

Oh, My Stars! lasts longest (Oh, My Stars! 90/100, Romance Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oh, My Stars! or Romance Forever?

Oh, My Stars! projects furthest (Oh, My Stars! 81/100, Romance Forever 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oh, My Stars! and Romance Forever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Iris, Artemisia, Geranium and Amber.

Is Oh, My Stars! or Romance Forever better for summer or winter?

Oh, My Stars! suits evening wear; Romance Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oh, My Stars! and Romance Forever?

Oh, My Stars! has top notes of Iris, Artemisia, Mimosa and Shiso, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Tobacco, Orris Root and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Romance Forever has top notes of Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.