The Matcha 26 vs Chrome Legend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chrome Legend takes 4 of 7 categories.
The Matcha 26Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chrome LegendChoose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
The Matcha 263/7
Chrome Legend4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Matcha 26
- Community sentiment
- The Matcha 26
- Longevity
- Chrome Legend
- Sillage & projection
- Chrome Legend
- Value for money
- Chrome Legend
- Versatility
- The Matcha 26
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chrome Legend
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Matcha 26Le LaboChrome LegendAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 3,351 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
3.64/ 5 · 2,140 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Matcha 26Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
3,351 votes
27%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,991 votes
Category winnerThe Matcha 26Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChrome Legend
SillageChrome Legend
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChrome LegendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity90%
citrus80%
aromatic70%
green60%
powdery50%
green100%
fresh92%
fruity84%
woody77%
citrus69%
musky61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
FigCedarBitter OrangeMatcha TeaVetiver
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Green AppleTeaBitter OrangeMuskTonka BeanVetiverOakmossCedarAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCedar, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall77
Winter37
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe Matcha 26Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,831
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#1,295
PerfumerChristophe Raynaud, Olivier Pescheux
Launched—
Reviews252
Category winnerChrome LegendHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →Chrome Legend by Azzaro is an aromatic fruity scent that centers on sharp green apple and tea. It offers a clean, energetic profile suited for warm weather days or office settings. The composition leans heavily into its metallic and woody base, providing a consistent, long-lasting presence on the skin during long spri…
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, The Matcha 26 or Chrome Legend?
Chrome Legend takes 4 of 7 categories. The Matcha 26 is rated 4.12/5 from 3,351 votes; Chrome Legend is rated 3.64/5 from 2,140 votes. Choose The Matcha 26 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chrome Legend for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Matcha 26 or Chrome Legend?
Chrome Legend lasts longest (Chrome Legend 71/100, The Matcha 26 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Matcha 26 or Chrome Legend?
Chrome Legend projects furthest (Chrome Legend 64/100, The Matcha 26 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Matcha 26 and Chrome Legend smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Cedar, Bitter Orange and Vetiver.
Is The Matcha 26 or Chrome Legend better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Matcha 26 is the stronger pick. For winter, The Matcha 26 is the stronger pick. The Matcha 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Matcha 26 and Chrome Legend?
The Matcha 26 features Fig, Cedar, Bitter Orange, Matcha Tea and Vetiver. Chrome Legend features Green Apple, Tea, Bitter Orange, Musk and Tonka Bean.
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