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Thé Matcha vs Paul Smith Extreme Woman

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

Updated 964 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Extreme Woman takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Thé Matcha

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Paul Smith Extreme Woman

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Thé Matcha3/7
Paul Smith Extreme Woman4/7
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
Thé MatchaLe Monde Gourmand
Paul Smith Extreme WomanPaul Smith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 495 votes
Have 61%Had 15%Want 25%
3.75/ 5 · 469 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
45%Like
25%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

495 votes

23%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

469 votes

Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity43
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Extreme Woman

SillagePaul Smith Extreme Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value64
Category winnerThé MatchaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh83%
green65%
white floral48%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fruity77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Green Tea
Heart30 to 60 minutes
Freesia
Base1 to 2 hours
Amber
Top
Green TeaBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CassiaFreesiaMuskLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmber
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 season
Spring100
Summer88
Fall10
Winter6
Day100
Night5
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter62
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThé MatchaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex50
Women48
Men4
Unisex34
Women63
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#29,903

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThé MatchaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Paul 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 →
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, Thé Matcha or Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Paul Smith Extreme Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. Thé Matcha is rated 3.65/5 from 495 votes; Paul Smith Extreme Woman is rated 3.75/5 from 469 votes. Choose Thé Matcha for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Extreme Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Thé Matcha or Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Paul Smith Extreme Woman lasts longest (Paul Smith Extreme Woman 62/100, Thé Matcha 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Thé Matcha or Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Paul Smith Extreme Woman projects furthest (Paul Smith Extreme Woman 54/100, Thé Matcha 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Thé Matcha and Paul Smith Extreme Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Freesia and Amber.

Is Thé Matcha or Paul Smith Extreme Woman 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 Thé Matcha and Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Thé Matcha has top notes of Green Tea, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Amber. 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.

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