How it smells
It smells mostly woody and fruity. Bitter orange at the top, fig and matcha tea in the middle and cedar and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
The Matcha 26 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Le Labo The Matcha 26 EDP in detail
Le Labo is the house behind The Matcha 26 EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Tom Ford Oud Wood is a better fit.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
The Matcha 26 sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit spreads further.
How long The Matcha 26 stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Loewe Esencia De Loewe and Dior Fahrenheit last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cedar and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fruity and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fruity smells and notes like fig and cedar. Less obvious notes include sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Other Le Labo perfumes
This house has 31 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Rose 31, Santal 33 and Another 13.
If you like The Matcha 26, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Essential Parfums Fig Infusion (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes), Loewe Esencia De Loewe (6 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Oud Wood starts from €229.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did The Matcha 26 come out?
It came out in 2021.
How much does The Matcha 26 cost?
About €492 in Europe.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.