Paul Smith Extreme Woman vs Thé Matcha
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paul Smith Extreme Woman takes 4 of 7 categories.
Paul Smith Extreme WomanChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Thé MatchaChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Extreme Woman4/7
Thé Matcha3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Paul Smith Extreme Woman
- Community sentiment
- Paul Smith Extreme Woman
- Longevity
- Paul Smith Extreme Woman
- Sillage & projection
- Paul Smith Extreme Woman
- Value for money
- Thé Matcha
- Versatility
- Thé Matcha
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Thé Matcha
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Paul Smith Extreme WomanPaul SmithThé MatchaLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 469 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 495 votes
Have 61%Had 15%Want 25%
Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme WomanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
469 votes
17%Love
45%Like
25%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
495 votes
Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPaul Smith Extreme Woman
SillagePaul Smith Extreme Woman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThé MatchaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fruity77%
floral69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
fresh83%
green65%
white floral48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green TeaBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CassiaFreesiaMuskLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
Green Tea
Heart30 to 60 minutes
Freesia
Base1 to 2 hours
Amber
InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Freesia and Amber. Durations are only published for Thé Matcha, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter62
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall10
Winter6
Day100
Night5
Category winnerThé MatchaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,903
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews70
Category winnerThé MatchaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPaul Smith Extreme Woman opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, tart black currant, and chilled green tea. The initial spray delivers a brisk, citrus-led freshness that cuts through humidity without relying on sugary sweetness. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as freesia and delicate lily-of-the-valley e…
Reviews →Thé Matcha by Le Monde Gourmand offers a crisp, brisk splash of everyday refreshment. Despite the name, this fragrance skips thick, creamy tea powder and focuses instead on a brisk green tea note lifted by a bright citrus accord. A delicate heart of white floral freesia softens the blend, giving it a clean, post-showe…
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, Paul Smith Extreme Woman or Thé Matcha?
Paul Smith Extreme Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. Paul Smith Extreme Woman is rated 3.75/5 from 469 votes; Thé Matcha is rated 3.65/5 from 495 votes. Choose Paul Smith Extreme Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Thé Matcha for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Paul Smith Extreme Woman or Thé Matcha?
Paul Smith Extreme Woman lasts longest (Paul Smith Extreme Woman 62/100, Thé Matcha 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paul Smith Extreme Woman or Thé Matcha?
Paul Smith Extreme Woman projects furthest (Paul Smith Extreme Woman 54/100, Thé Matcha 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paul Smith Extreme Woman and Thé Matcha smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Freesia and Amber.
Is Paul Smith Extreme Woman or Thé Matcha better for summer or winter?
For summer, Thé Matcha is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith Extreme Woman is the stronger pick. Thé Matcha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paul Smith Extreme Woman and Thé Matcha?
Paul Smith Extreme Woman has top notes of Green Tea, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cassia, Freesia, Musk and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Thé Matcha has top notes of Green Tea, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Amber.
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