Matrix
The Dua BrandEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Matrix vs. Nio
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Matrix | Nio | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Flori |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Matrix
Woody
Green
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
White Floral
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Nio
Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotGreen NotesNeroli
BergamotNeroliCardamomNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
NutmegPink PepperCardamomJasmine
Green NotesJasmine
Base
CedarAmberVetiverPatchouliGuaiac Wood
AmberCedarwoodVetiverGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Matrix | Nio | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances shout. This one doesn't need to. The citrus-woody tension is what separates it from every other fresh scent at this price, with neroli providing bright.Matrix
Nio does something counterintuitive for a citrus fragrance: it gets more interesting as the hours pass. Its true character emerges in the soft jasmine and smoky woods.Nio