Fragrance comparison

Insignia vs The Matcha 26

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,566 ratings analysed

4 wins

Insignia

Thameen

4.08215 votes

Rank #5,970 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

The Matcha 26

Le Labo

4.123,351 votes

Rank #3,831 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insignia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Insignia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
The Matcha 26
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insignia4/7

The Matcha 263/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InsigniaThameen

The Matcha 26Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

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

47%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

181 votes

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

3,351 votes

Category winnerInsigniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityInsignia

SillageInsignia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value28

Category winnerInsigniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

whiskey70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

fruity90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

green60%

powdery50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyFigBitter Orange

Heart

Bay LeafGeraniumDamask Rose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverSuede

Notes

FigCedarBitter OrangeMatcha TeaVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig, Bitter Orange and Vetiver. 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

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall77

Winter37

Day100

Night33

Category winnerThe Matcha 26Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex41

Women9

Men6

Unisex71

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,970

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#3,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerThe Matcha 26Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insignia by Thameen is a fragrance for women and men. Insignia was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Alexandra Carlin. Top notes are Whiskey, Fig and Bitter Orange; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Geranium and Damask Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Vetiver and Suede. It opens with Whiskey, Fig. The heart…

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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, Insignia or The Matcha 26?

Insignia takes 4 of 7 categories. Insignia is rated 4.08/5 from 215 votes; The Matcha 26 is rated 4.12/5 from 3,351 votes. Choose Insignia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose The Matcha 26 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insignia or The Matcha 26?

Insignia lasts longest (Insignia 76/100, The Matcha 26 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insignia or The Matcha 26?

Insignia projects furthest (Insignia 63/100, The Matcha 26 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insignia and The Matcha 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig, Bitter Orange and Vetiver.

Is Insignia or The Matcha 26 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Insignia and The Matcha 26?

Insignia has top notes of Whiskey, Fig and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Geranium and Damask Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Suede. The Matcha 26 features Fig, Cedar, Bitter Orange, Matcha Tea and Vetiver.