Question 1

What's the difference between Matau and Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Matau is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Robbie VanGogh (2011) dominated by Woody accords. Declaration is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Cartier (1998) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Matau or Declaration?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Matau scores 4.50/5 vs Declaration at 4.04/5. Declaration's standout strength: Distinctive cardamom and cumin spice profile that stands out. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Matau and Declaration smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Bergamot, Vetiver. Declaration: Cartier Declaration is a well-regarded fragrance praised for its unique spice-forward composition and quality, but the community emphasizes it's not suitable for blind buying due to its polarizing cardamom and cumin notes.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Matau or Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Declaration: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Matau vs Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Matau scores highest for all seasons wear; Declaration scores highest for spring wear. Matau leans daytime, Declaration leans daytime.

Matau vs Declaration

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Matau (12)

Unique to Declaration (17)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Declaration

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Attribute	Matau	Declaration
Brand	Robbie VanGogh	Cartier
Year	2011	1998
Rating	4.50	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	17	22