Fragrance comparison

Rose du Matin vs Ghalia-J

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose du Matin

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.628 votes

Rank #46,416 RoseWoody

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Ghalia-J

Jinx Smells

4.002 votes

Rank #60,504 OudAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose du Matin takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose du Matin
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ghalia-J
Choose it for a oud and animalic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose du Matin4/4

Ghalia-J0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose du Matin
Sillage & projection: Rose du Matin
Value for money: Rose du Matin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose du Matin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose du MatinClaudio Zucca Parfums

Ghalia-JJinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRose du Matin

SillageRose du Matin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRose du MatinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

marine69%

floral61%

oud100%

animalic92%

musky84%

floral77%

white floral69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red RoseMay RosePink Himalayan Sea SaltBergamotMoss

Heart3 to 4 hours

White RoseMarine notesLavenderEgyptian PelargoniumJasmineTuberose

Base8 to 12+ hours

RosePalisander RosewoodMahoganyWhite MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergrisAmberCedar

Top

AmbergrisOrange BlossomStar AniseSaffron

Heart

Blue LotusTobaccoTurkish RoseWhite RoseMay RoseJasmineRoseTuberose

Base

Laotian OudOudCivetMysore SandalwoodCastoreumAmberNatural MuskAmbrette

InformationalShared notesMay Rose, White Rose, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Rose du Matin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter71

Day100

Night83

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,416

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose du MatinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose du Matin by Claudio Zucca Parfums delivers a complex take on floral perfumery by pairing crisp petals with brisk coastal air and deep woods. The fragrance opens with red rose, May rose, and pink Himalayan sea salt brightened by a splash of bergamot. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of white rose, jasmine…

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Ghalia-J opens with a bold spark of warm saffron, salty ambergris, and sweet star anise that quickly settles into deep, resinous woods. As the initial brightness softens, a bouquet of Turkish rose, blue lotus, and rich tobacco smoke rises to the surface, lending the blend a velvety floral sweetness. The base is intens…

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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, Rose du Matin or Ghalia-J?

Rose du Matin takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose du Matin is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Ghalia-J is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rose du Matin for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ghalia-J for a oud and animalic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose du Matin or Ghalia-J?

Rose du Matin lasts longest (Rose du Matin 91/100, Ghalia-J 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose du Matin or Ghalia-J?

Rose du Matin projects furthest (Rose du Matin 86/100, Ghalia-J 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose du Matin and Ghalia-J smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and floral accords. Common notes include May Rose, White Rose, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Rose du Matin or Ghalia-J better for summer or winter?

Rose du Matin suits daytime wear; Ghalia-J suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose du Matin and Ghalia-J?

Rose du Matin has top notes of Red Rose, May Rose, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of White Rose, Marine notes, Lavender and Egyptian Pelargonium, a base of Rose, Palisander Rosewood, Mahogany and White Musk. Ghalia-J has top notes of Ambergris, Orange Blossom, Star Anise and Saffron, heart notes of Blue Lotus, Tobacco, Turkish Rose and White Rose, a base of Laotian Oud, Oud, Civet and Mysore Sandalwood.