Rossa vs Matita
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
RossaChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MatitaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rossa2/4
Matita2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Matita
- Sillage & projection
- Matita
- Value for money
- Rossa
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rossa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RossaExtractMatitaPhilip Martin'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 22%Had 22%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
50%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
Category winners
LongevityMatita
SillageMatita
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRossaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
cherry69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LilacLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthus
Heart
CherryJasmineRed Apple
Base
VetiverMusk
Top
BergamotJuniper BerriesFernJasmineOsmanthus
Heart
Fruity NotesLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHayAmber
Base
VetiverMuskSandalwoodBalsamic NotesVanilla
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring0
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,288
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,607
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRossaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExtract Rossa opens with an airy bouquet of fresh purple lilac, crisp lily of the valley, and soft apricot-tinted osmanthus. As the initial morning-dew freshness settles on warm skin, a playful heart of sweet red cherry, crisp red apple, and tender jasmine blossoms comes forward, balancing dewy green botanicals with j…
Reviews →Philip Martin's Matita opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and juniper berries that immediately feels cool, outdoorsy, and green. As the initial spray settles, fern and dried hay emerge alongside jasmine and subtle fruity notes, bringing a dry, herbal texture to the heart. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood, vanil…
Reviews →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, Rossa or Matita?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rossa is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Matita is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rossa for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Matita for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Rossa or Matita?
Matita lasts longest (Matita 80/100, Rossa 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rossa or Matita?
Matita projects furthest (Matita 63/100, Rossa 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rossa and Matita smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Vetiver.
Is Rossa or Matita better for summer or winter?
Rossa suits daytime wear; Matita suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rossa and Matita?
Rossa has top notes of Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, heart notes of Cherry, Jasmine and Red Apple, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Matita has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Fern and Jasmine, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Hay, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Balsamic Notes.
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