Poudre Matcha Eau de Parfum bottle Poudre Matcha
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2022 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
Snow Rose Eau de Toilette bottle Snow Rose

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Poudre Matcha
Kenzo Poudre Matcha is divisive: some laud its unique, calming matcha-mochi scent, while others struggle with its fleeting performance and perceived 'baby wipes' quality. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a beautifully subtle skin scent.
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Our Verdict - Snow Rose
This one's a bit of a tricky customer - not quite the rose bomb some expect, with performance that polarises. It needs specific conditions to truly shine, making it more of a seasonal indulgence than an everyday staple.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 30% 28%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 22% 32%
Sweet 25% 20%
Warm 6% 3%
Woody 0% 9%
Earthy 10% 3%
Animalic 15% 11%
Fresh 10% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Poudre Matcha EdP
Snow Rose EdT

Notes

Only in Poudre Matcha
Matcha 54% Mate 46%
Only in Snow Rose
Green 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 48%
Shared Notes
Musk 57% vs 36%
Vanilla 42% vs 31%
Only in Snow Rose
Sandalwood 32%

Accords

Poudre Matcha Snow Rose
100%
Powdery
96%
54%
Rose
100%
86%
Musky
87%
69%
Vanilla
77%
Woody
77%
74%
Green
51%
60%
Aromatic
52%
50%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Floral
51%
Powdery shared
100%
96%
Rose shared
54%
100%
Musky shared
86%
87%
Vanilla shared
69%
77%
77%
Green shared
74%
51%
Aromatic shared
60%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
52%
51%

Performance

Poudre Matcha Snow Rose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Poudre Matcha

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its intimate sillage and short longevity make it perfect for close-quarters like the office or casual settings. The clean, non-obtrusive profile means it's suitable for sport, but its lack of projection makes it less ideal for formal events or a date where you want to make more of an impact.

Snow Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and sometimes poor longevity make it suitable for office wear, though some find it disappears too quickly. Its elegance and subtlety lend well to casual daytime and intimate date settings, but it lacks the boldness for formal events or the freshness for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Powdery, Musky accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Poudre Matcha
Snow Rose
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