Fragrance comparison

Chrome Legend vs The Matcha 26

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 5,491 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chrome Legend

Azzaro

3.642,140 votes

Rank #1,295 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

The Matcha 26

Le Labo

4.123,351 votes

Rank #3,831 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome Legend takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chrome Legend
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
The Matcha 26
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chrome Legend4/7

The Matcha 263/7

Ratings & consensus: The Matcha 26
Community sentiment: The Matcha 26
Longevity: Chrome Legend
Sillage & projection: Chrome Legend
Value for money: Chrome Legend
Versatility: The Matcha 26
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chrome Legend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chrome LegendAzzaro

The Matcha 26Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 2,140 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 3,351 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerThe Matcha 26Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,991 votes

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

3,351 votes

Category winnerThe Matcha 26Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChrome Legend

SillageChrome Legend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value28

Category winnerChrome LegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

woody77%

citrus69%

musky61%

woody100%

fruity90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

green60%

powdery50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green AppleTeaBitter OrangeMuskTonka BeanVetiverOakmossCedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FigCedarBitter OrangeMatcha TeaVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for The Matcha 26, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall77

Winter37

Day100

Night33

Category winnerThe Matcha 26Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men6

Unisex71

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,295

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud, Olivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews252

Overall rank#3,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerChrome LegendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrome Legend by Azzaro is an aromatic fruity scent that centers on sharp green apple and tea. It offers a clean, energetic profile suited for warm weather days or office settings. The composition leans heavily into its metallic and woody base, providing a consistent, long-lasting presence on the skin during long spri…

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The Matcha 26 by Le Labo is a gentle woody and fruity skin fragrance built around a creamy fig accord, dry cedar, and soft matcha tea. It opens with an understated splash of bitter orange that quickly yields to earthy vetiver and smooth green tea leaves. Rather than a bold, grassy matcha drink, it wears like a calming…

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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, Chrome Legend or The Matcha 26?

Chrome Legend takes 4 of 7 categories. Chrome Legend is rated 3.64/5 from 2,140 votes; The Matcha 26 is rated 4.12/5 from 3,351 votes. Choose Chrome Legend for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose The Matcha 26 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Legend or The Matcha 26?

Chrome Legend lasts longest (Chrome Legend 71/100, The Matcha 26 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Legend or The Matcha 26?

Chrome Legend projects furthest (Chrome Legend 64/100, The Matcha 26 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome Legend and The Matcha 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Chrome Legend or The Matcha 26 better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Matcha 26 is the stronger pick. For winter, The Matcha 26 is the stronger pick. The Matcha 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome Legend and The Matcha 26?

Chrome Legend features Green Apple, Tea, Bitter Orange, Musk and Tonka Bean. The Matcha 26 features Fig, Cedar, Bitter Orange, Matcha Tea and Vetiver.