The Matcha 26 vs Mystère #29
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Matcha 26 takes 3 of 5 categories.
The Matcha 26Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mystère #29Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Matcha 263/5
Mystère #291/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Matcha 26
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Matcha 26
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Mystère #29
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Matcha 26
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Matcha 26Le LaboMystère #29Alexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 3,351 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
3.36/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%
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
27%Like
14%Ok
18%Dislike
14%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Matcha 26
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMystère #29Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity90%
citrus80%
aromatic70%
green60%
powdery50%
green100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, green and fruity
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
Black TeaFigVetiverHayBergamotBay LeafMuskCedarTobacco
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesFig, Cedar 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
Spring89
Summer56
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#21,659
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerThe Matcha 26Higher 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 →Mystere #29 is a green, woody tea scent with fig, hay and tobacco giving it a dry, slightly sweet edge. It opens bright and aromatic, then settles into something softer, earthier and more textured on skin. If you like tea fragrances with a natural, leafy feel rather than a sugary one, this is easy to sample. It usuall…
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 Mystère #29?
The Matcha 26 takes 3 of 5 categories. The Matcha 26 is rated 4.12/5 from 3,351 votes; Mystère #29 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes. Choose The Matcha 26 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mystère #29 for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Matcha 26 or Mystère #29?
They last about the same: The Matcha 26 65/100, Mystère #29 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Matcha 26 or Mystère #29?
Projection is very close: The Matcha 26 48/100, Mystère #29 48/100 for sillage.
Do The Matcha 26 and Mystère #29 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is The Matcha 26 or Mystère #29 better for summer or winter?
The Matcha 26 suits daytime wear; Mystère #29 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Matcha 26 and Mystère #29?
The Matcha 26 features Fig, Cedar, Bitter Orange, Matcha Tea and Vetiver. Mystère #29 features Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot.
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