Garden of Thorns vs Matcha
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Garden of ThornsChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MatchaChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Garden of Thorns2/4
Matcha2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Garden of Thorns
- Sillage & projection
- Garden of Thorns
- Value for money
- Matcha
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Matcha
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Garden of ThornsThe Dua BrandMatchaO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%
4.23/ 5 · 226 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
226 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGarden of Thorns
SillageGarden of Thorns
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMatchaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
herbal48%
floral30%
citrus100%
green90%
fresh spicy80%
aromatic70%
powdery60%
sweet50%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LemongrassCalabrian bergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Green LeavesLimeLemongrassCalabrian bergamotYuzuArtemisiaSage
Heart
Matcha TeaPearLily-of-the-ValleyLavender ExtractRoseCardamom
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemongrass and Calabrian bergamot. Durations are only published for Garden of Thorns, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,940
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#28,020
PerfumerMarilia Zavisas Duarte
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMatchaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGarden of Thorns by The Dua Brand is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance centered on sharp freshness and herbal depth. Released in 2021 as an Extrait de Parfum, it leads with the zesty bite of Calabrian bergamot alongside the pungent, grassy spark of lemongrass. As the sharp opening settles, the earthy and dry character…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Garden of Thorns or Matcha?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Garden of Thorns is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Matcha is rated 4.23/5 from 226 votes. Choose Garden of Thorns for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Matcha for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Garden of Thorns or Matcha?
Garden of Thorns lasts longest (Garden of Thorns 80/100, Matcha 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Garden of Thorns or Matcha?
Garden of Thorns projects furthest (Garden of Thorns 67/100, Matcha 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Garden of Thorns and Matcha smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemongrass and Calabrian bergamot.
Is Garden of Thorns or Matcha better for summer or winter?
Garden of Thorns suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Garden of Thorns and Matcha?
Garden of Thorns features Lemongrass and Calabrian bergamot. 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.
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