Kenzo 2022 EDP

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Poudre Matcha

by Jean-Christophe Hérault

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Kenzo Poudre Matcha is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault. Poudre Matcha opens with Mate and Matcha, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Kenzo's Poudre Matcha carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Powdery
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Poudre Matcha Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Matcha54%
Mate46%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Musk57%
Vanilla43%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a serene Japanese tea ceremony, not just the brew, but the whole experience. This opens with a delicate, slightly bitter matcha and earthy mate, quickly softening into a gentle, powdery rose. The journey ends on a whisper of clean musk and a natural, unobtrusive vanilla, creating a subtle, clean skin scent rather than a gourmand treat. It's like a soft, comforting cloud.

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