Fragrance comparison

The Matcha 26 vs Nude

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,373 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Matcha 26

Le Labo

4.123,351 votes

Rank #3,831 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Nude

Love Republic

4.0522 votes

Rank #49,257 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Matcha 26 takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Matcha 26
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nude
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Matcha 264/5

Nude1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Matcha 26
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Matcha 26
Sillage & projection: The Matcha 26
Value for money: Nude
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 Labo

NudeLove Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 3,351 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

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

27%Love

55%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Matcha 26

SillageThe Matcha 26

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNudeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

green60%

powdery50%

green100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, green and powdery

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

Top

Fig LeafNeroliMatcha Tea

Heart

FigCoconutIris

Base

SandalwoodCedarSuede

InformationalShared notesFig, Cedar and Matcha Tea. Durations are only published for The Matcha 26, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall77

Winter37

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women23

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#49,257

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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Nude by Love Republic presents a quiet woody profile for daily wear. It opens with the crisp green of fig leaf, quickly moving into a heart of creamy fig and coconut. As it dries down, the scent reveals a soft iris and suede base that feels like a second skin. It is a versatile unisex option for those who prefer subtl…

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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 Nude?

The Matcha 26 takes 4 of 5 categories. The Matcha 26 is rated 4.12/5 from 3,351 votes; Nude is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes. Choose The Matcha 26 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nude for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Matcha 26 or Nude?

The Matcha 26 lasts longest (The Matcha 26 65/100, Nude 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Matcha 26 or Nude?

The Matcha 26 projects furthest (The Matcha 26 48/100, Nude 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Matcha 26 and Nude smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Fig, Cedar and Matcha Tea.

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

The Matcha 26 suits daytime wear; Nude suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Matcha 26 and Nude?

The Matcha 26 features Fig, Cedar, Bitter Orange, Matcha Tea and Vetiver. Nude has top notes of Fig Leaf, Neroli and Matcha Tea, heart notes of Fig, Coconut and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Suede.