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The Matcha 26 vs Citrus Matcha

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

Updated 3,428 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • The Matcha 26

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Citrus Matcha

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Matcha 264/8
Citrus Matcha4/8
Ratings & consensus
The Matcha 26
Community sentiment
Citrus Matcha
Longevity
The Matcha 26
Sillage & projection
Citrus Matcha
Value for money
Citrus Matcha
Versatility
The Matcha 26
Note pyramid (duration)
Citrus Matcha
Fragranxe ranking
The Matcha 26

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The Matcha 26Le Labo
Citrus MatchaDossier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 3,351 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
4.10/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Matcha 26Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

3,351 votes

39%Love
42%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerCitrus MatchaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityThe Matcha 26

SillageCitrus Matcha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value28
¤ Price value87
Category winnerCitrus MatchaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity90%
citrus80%
aromatic70%
green60%
powdery50%
citrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
green77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
Scent match86%Very similar · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins
BergamotBitter Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
Matcha TeaFigVetiver
Base5-7 hrs
CedarMusk
Category winnerCitrus MatchaLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall77
Winter37
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer82
Fall42
Winter12
Day100
Night40
Category winnerThe Matcha 26Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex71
Women23
Men2
Unisex68
Women30
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#28,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Matcha 26Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Citrus Matcha by Dossier opens with a crisp, sunny burst of bergamot and bitter orange that feels like peeling fresh citrus on a bright morning. As the initial zest settles, the fragrance eases into a calm blend of earthy matcha tea and slightly sweet, milky green fig, grounded by a touch of smoky vetiver. The final d…

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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, The Matcha 26 or Citrus Matcha?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. The Matcha 26 is rated 4.12/5 from 3,351 votes; Citrus Matcha is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose The Matcha 26 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Matcha for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Matcha 26 or Citrus Matcha?

The Matcha 26 lasts longest (The Matcha 26 65/100, Citrus Matcha 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Matcha 26 or Citrus Matcha?

Projection is very close: Citrus Matcha 49/100, The Matcha 26 48/100 for sillage.

Do The Matcha 26 and Citrus Matcha smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Cedar, Bitter Orange and Matcha Tea.

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

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

What are the notes in The Matcha 26 and Citrus Matcha?

The Matcha 26 features Fig, Cedar, Bitter Orange, Matcha Tea and Vetiver. Citrus Matcha has top notes of Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Matcha Tea, Fig and Vetiver, a base of Cedar and Musk.

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