Fragrance comparison

Blackstrap vs Matcha Zen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

2 wins

Blackstrap

Alchemic Muse

3.003 votes

Rank #72,138 SweetVanilla

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60%scent match

Closely related

Matcha Zen

Skylar

4.0446 votes

Rank #17,727 SweetGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blackstrap takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blackstrap
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Matcha Zen
Choose it for a sweet and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blackstrap2/3

Matcha Zen1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackstrapAlchemic Muse

Matcha ZenSkylar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 7%Want 78%

4.04/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

41%Love

28%Like

26%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlackstrap

SillageBlackstrap

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

coconut65%

fruity48%

powdery30%

sweet100%

green86%

vanilla72%

fresh58%

coconut44%

ozonic30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Brown sugarCoconut MilkMolassesVanillaFigWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Green TeaBrown sugarVanillaCoconut Milk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBrown sugar, Coconut Milk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Matcha Zen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer62

Fall38

Winter14

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,727

PerfumerSarah Horowitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMatcha ZenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackstrap is a dense gourmand built around brown sugar and blackstrap molasses, softened with creamy coconut milk and a ripe fig touch. Vanilla bean sweetness sits on a clean, soft white musk that can read lightly powdery in the dry-down. If you like rich dessert scents that feel syrupy and comforting, this one is f…

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Matcha Zen by Skylar smells like walking into a calm neighborhood tea shop on a sunny spring morning. The first spray delivers a crisp, grassy burst of steamed green tea leaves that feels clean and naturally refreshing. Within minutes, the sharp herbal edge softens as warm brown sugar and smooth coconut milk swirl int…

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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, Blackstrap or Matcha Zen?

Blackstrap takes 2 of 3 categories. Blackstrap is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Matcha Zen is rated 4.04/5 from 46 votes. Choose Blackstrap for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Matcha Zen for a sweet and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blackstrap or Matcha Zen?

Blackstrap lasts longest (Blackstrap 100/100, Matcha Zen 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackstrap or Matcha Zen?

Blackstrap projects furthest (Blackstrap 50/100, Matcha Zen 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackstrap and Matcha Zen smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and coconut accords. Common notes include Brown sugar, Coconut Milk and Vanilla.