Not Fruity, Not Floral—This Fragrance Is My Key to an Expensive Scent This Summer
When discussing the top perfumes, it's usually familiar notes that are frequently encountered. Be it a vanilla scent, a rose fragrance, or a citrus perfume, many of my favorite scents fall into these categories. This isn’t a negative, of course; in fact, these fragrances tend to receive a lot of compliments. Yet, this summer, I'm yearning for something a bit more unique. Enter matcha perfumes.
Matching the matcha aficionados or not, it's clear that matcha perfumes have an expensive, luxurious scent, particularly in warmer weather. The fresh, light, tea-like fragrance is gaining traction in the perfume industry, with more brands rolling out matcha-inspired scents. The market is now brimming with options, prompting me to curate my ultimate selection of the finest matcha perfumes to embrace this upcoming season. Ranging from high-end brands like Le Labo to budget-friendly favorites from Zara, continue reading for a beauty editor's favorite selections...
**Top Matcha Perfumes, Tested & Reviewed**
**Best Overall Matcha Perfume:** Le Labo Thé Matcha 26, £238
**Best Luxury Matcha Perfume:** Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert, £115
**Best Budget Matcha Perfume:** Zara Sweet Matcha Day, £16
**Best Matcha Body Spray:** Phlur Matcha Milk, £39
1. **Le Labo Thé Matcha 26**
*Best overall*
Le Labo
Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Matcha tea accord, fig, vetiver, cedarwood, bitter orange
I have a weakness for Le Labo fragrances, and this one is truly a masterpiece. Capturing the essence of Japanese matcha tea, this fresh and grounding scent stays close to the skin for an intimate experience. At its core, it's a green, earthy fragrance, but the creamy fig and zesty bitter orange notes elevate it, making it one of the top matcha perfumes available.
2. **Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert**
*Best luxury option*
Bvlgari
Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Eau de Toilette
Key notes: Neroli petals accord, green tea, bergamot
While this isn't a pure matcha perfume, it features green tea notes, giving it the fresh, earthy aroma characteristic of many matcha scents. I consider it one of the most luxurious options out there. The bottle is exquisite, and the citrusy, floral scent is so uplifting that it’s sure to bring a smile to your face. If you want to evoke the feeling of lounging in a beautiful Italian garden, this is the scent for you.
3. **Zara Sweet Matcha Day**
*Best affordable option*
ZARA
Sweet Matcha Day Eau de Toilette
Key notes: Matcha latte, sandalwood, musk
Zara offers some of the best budget fragrances, and Sweet Matcha Day is a perfect example. As the name suggests, this scent is a gourmand interpretation of matcha, reminiscent of a delicious, creamy matcha drink from Blank Street. Its warm, sweet, inviting aroma consistently garners me compliments.
4. **Phlur Matcha Milk**
*Best body mist*
Phlur
Matcha Milk Hair and Body Mist
Key notes: Bergamot, black tea, matcha, macadamia milk, vanilla, musk, amber, patchouli
If you enjoy body sprays, you'll appreciate this recent launch from Phlur. The notes of bergamot, black tea, and matcha provide that signature uplifting earthy scent, while the addition of macadamia milk, vanilla, and musk introduces a warm, creamy undertone that makes you want to spray it repeatedly.
5. **Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte**
*Best fresh perfume*
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Aqua Media Cologne Forte Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Verbena accord, Italian bergamot, sweet fennel, hedione, woody musk
While this isn’t a traditional "matcha" fragrance, it definitely exudes a fresh, citrusy aroma with subtle undertones reminiscent of matcha tea. Each spritz transports me to beautiful, sparkling blue waters in Italy. It’s an energetic summer scent sure to attract attention.
6. **Molton Brown Tea Ceremony**
*Best earthy perfume*
Molton Brown
Tea Ceremony Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Green tea, matcha, white musk, wood accords
Finally, we must discuss Molton Brown’s Tea Ceremony. This perfume offers a rich, grounding scent, blending matcha with white musk and wood accords for a fresh yet earthy aroma that lingers beautifully on the skin. I’ve been wearing it throughout the intense heat in London, and it’s the perfect calming fragrance that almost makes me forget I’m standing on the sweaty Central Line.
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