Green

Matcha

Note Profile

Natural 10 perfumes

Also Known As

Matcha Tea

About

Matcha in perfumery delivers a fresh, grassy, and slightly bitter green aroma, underscored by a creamy and powdery nuance. Its scent captures the milky, earthy facets of finely ground Japanese green tea leaves, often lending a serene, zen-like character to fragrances. The note is both invigorating and calming, reminiscent of traditional tea ceremonies.

Scent Profile

Matcha in perfumery presents a vivid green aroma with grassy, vegetal facets and a subtle bitterness. It is rounded by creamy, powdery undertones that evoke the sensation of finely milled tea leaves. As it develops, it reveals gentle earthy and milky notes, contributing to a tranquil and contemplative mood.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 75%

Sweet 15%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 35%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 10%

Origin

Matcha is derived from shade-grown Camellia sinensis leaves, traditionally stone-ground into a fine powder in Japan. For perfumery, the scent is typically recreated using a blend of green tea absolutes, natural extracts, and synthetic molecules to capture its nuanced aroma.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use matcha primarily as a heart note to impart a fresh, green character and a soft, creamy texture. It blends well with citrus, fig, iris, and woody notes, and is often featured in compositions aiming for a modern, serene, or contemplative atmosphere.