Fragrance comparison

Matcha vs Nota Loca

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 360 ratings analysed

Matcha

O Boticário

4.23226 votes

Rank #27,299 CitrusGreen

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23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Nota Loca

Ulyka Parfums

3.47134 votes

Rank #17,726 TropicalSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nota Loca takes 4 of 7 categories.

Matcha
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Nota Loca
Choose it for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Matcha3/7

Nota Loca4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatchaO Boticário

Nota LocaUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

3.47/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMatchaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

226 votes

34%Love

19%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

13%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerMatchaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityNota Loca

SillageNota Loca

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value34

Category winnerMatchaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

tropical100%

sweet86%

fruity72%

vanilla58%

coconut44%

citrus30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesLimeLemongrassCalabrian bergamotYuzuArtemisiaSage

Heart

Matcha TeaPearLily-of-the-ValleyLavender ExtractRoseCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

Acai BerryCoconutYuzu

Heart2-3 hrs

PapayaMangoCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Cardamom, Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Nota Loca, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer100

Fall28

Winter18

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNota LocaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex72

Women20

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 40%Party 33%Date 17%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,299

PerfumerMarilia Zavisas Duarte

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerNota LocaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Nota Loca by Ulyka Parfums delivers a vibrant, uninhibited splash of sugary tropical fruits. Right after spraying, tart acai berry and tangy yuzu cut through a thick cloud of sweet coconut candy. It feels immediately playful. Within thirty minutes, the citrus edge recedes, letting juicy mango and fleshy papaya dominat…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Matcha or Nota Loca?

Nota Loca takes 4 of 7 categories. Matcha is rated 4.23/5 from 226 votes; Nota Loca is rated 3.47/5 from 134 votes. Choose Matcha for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Nota Loca for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matcha or Nota Loca?

Nota Loca lasts longest (Nota Loca 57/100, Matcha 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matcha or Nota Loca?

Nota Loca projects furthest (Nota Loca 55/100, Matcha 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matcha and Nota Loca smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Cardamom, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Matcha or Nota Loca better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Matcha and Nota Loca?

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. Nota Loca has top notes of Acai Berry, Coconut and Yuzu, heart notes of Papaya, Mango and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.