Fragrance comparison

Jacarandá vs Matcha

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

Jacarandá

Phebo

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,630 AromaticHerbal

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Matcha

O Boticário

4.23226 votes

Rank #29,510 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matcha takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jacarandá
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Matcha
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Jacarandá3/7

Matcha4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JacarandáPhebo

MatchaO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

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

52%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJacarandá

SillageJacarandá

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMatchaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

oud84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageGreen LeavesHerbal NotesArtemisia

Heart

AppleIris FlowerLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarMuskPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

Green LeavesLimeLemongrassCalabrian bergamotYuzuArtemisiaSage

Heart

Matcha TeaPearLily-of-the-ValleyLavender ExtractRoseCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSage, Green Leaves, Artemisia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJacarandáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men8

Unisex72

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,510

PerfumerMarilia Zavisas Duarte

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatchaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacarandá by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, crushed green leaves, and bitter artemisia. As the herbal blast settles, crisp lavender and green apple emerge, softening the bitter edge before revealing a dry cedar and agarwood base. Clean musk and dark patchouli lend a grounding earthiness without turning …

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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, Jacarandá or Matcha?

Matcha takes 4 of 7 categories. Jacarandá is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Matcha is rated 4.23/5 from 226 votes. Choose Jacarandá for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Jacarandá or Matcha?

Jacarandá lasts longest (Jacarandá 59/100, Matcha 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacarandá or Matcha?

Jacarandá projects furthest (Jacarandá 49/100, Matcha 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacarandá and Matcha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Green Leaves, Artemisia and Musk.

Is Jacarandá or Matcha better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jacarandá and Matcha?

Jacarandá has top notes of Sage, Green Leaves, Herbal Notes and Artemisia, heart notes of Apple, Iris Flower and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. 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.