Fragrance comparison

Arab Spring vs Matcha

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 271 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arab Spring

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.1845 votes

Rank #15,936 White FloralGreen

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Matcha

O Boticário

4.23226 votes

Rank #29,510 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arab Spring takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arab Spring
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Matcha
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Arab Spring4/7

Matcha3/7

Ratings & consensus: Matcha
Community sentiment: Matcha
Longevity: Arab Spring
Sillage & projection: Arab Spring
Value for money: Matcha
Versatility: Arab Spring
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arab Spring

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arab SpringThe Fragrance Kitchen

MatchaO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.23/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerMatchaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

50%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerMatchaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityArab Spring

SillageArab Spring

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMatchaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

musky84%

citrus77%

leather69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesCalabrian bergamotLime

Heart

White LilyLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Tea

Base

White MuskGardeniaBirch

Top

Green LeavesLimeLemongrassCalabrian bergamotYuzuArtemisiaSage

Heart

Matcha TeaPearLily-of-the-ValleyLavender ExtractRoseCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall47

Winter21

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArab SpringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men8

Unisex72

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,936

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,510

PerfumerMarilia Zavisas Duarte

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArab SpringHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arab Spring by The Fragrance Kitchen hits the nose with an immediate burst of green notes, tart lime, and Calabrian bergamot. As the initial citrus crispness softens, white lily, lily-of-the-valley, and bitter green tea take center stage in the heart. The base shifts toward powdery white musk, gardenia, and a dry trac…

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Matcha by O Boticário opens with an instant splash of crushed green leaves, tart lime, and bright lemongrass that smells like stepping into an open-air herbal garden on a dewy morning. As the sharp citrus zest settles, an authentic earthy matcha tea heart emerges, rounded out by crisp pear, calming lavender, and a tou…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arab Spring or Matcha?

Arab Spring takes 4 of 7 categories. Arab Spring is rated 4.18/5 from 45 votes; Matcha is rated 4.23/5 from 226 votes. Choose Arab Spring for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Matcha for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Arab Spring or Matcha?

Arab Spring lasts longest (Arab Spring 81/100, Matcha 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arab Spring or Matcha?

Arab Spring projects furthest (Arab Spring 65/100, Matcha 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arab Spring and Matcha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Arab Spring or Matcha better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arab Spring is the stronger pick. For winter, Arab Spring is the stronger pick. Arab Spring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arab Spring and Matcha?

Arab Spring has top notes of Green Notes, Calabrian bergamot and Lime, heart notes of White Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Tea, a base of White Musk, Gardenia and Birch. Matcha has top notes of Green Leaves, Lime, Lemongrass and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Matcha Tea, Pear, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender Extract, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.