Question 1

What's the difference between mat; blue and Si?

Accepted Answer

mat; blue is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Masaki Matsushima (2001) dominated by Aromatic accords. Si is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Giorgio Armani (2013) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Aromatic, Green, Woody, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, mat; blue or Si?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, mat; blue scores 3.75/5 vs Si at 3.84/5. Si's standout strength: Beautiful blackcurrant note that stands out. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do mat; blue and Si smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Aromatic, Green, Woody, Floral, Rose. Si: The community has mixed feelings about Si Intense, with significant division centered on reformulation issues.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, mat; blue or Si?

Accepted Answer

Si: Good performance on some skin types Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits mat; blue vs Si?

Accepted Answer

mat; blue scores highest for spring wear; Si scores highest for fall wear. mat; blue leans daytime, Si leans daytime.

mat; blue vs Si

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to mat; blue (7)

Unique to Si (6)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Si

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Attribute	mat; blue	Si
Brand	Masaki Matsushima	Giorgio Armani
Year	2001	2013
Rating	3.75	3.84
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	8	7