Masaki Matsushima 2005 EDP

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Mat Chocolat

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Masaki Matsushima Mat Chocolat is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005. Mat Chocolat opens with Grapefruit, Rose, Watermelon, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate and Cacao Pod, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Coconut. Masaki Matsushima's Mat Chocolat carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive concoction - some find it a delightful, airy chocolate, others are running for the hills. Don't blind buy, your skin chemistry will determine if it's gourmet or garbage.
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  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Unique
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Mat Chocolat Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its low projection and poor longevity make it suitable for casual wear or intimate dates, where a subtle, close-to-skin scent is preferred. The gourmand chocolate accord isn't ideal for more formal settings or the office, and it definitely won't stand up to sport.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Mat Chocolat opens with a surprising splash of juicy watermelon and bright grapefruit, softened by a faint rose. This quickly gives way to a powdery, dry cacao and dark chocolate heart, far from overly sweet. As it settles, creamy coconut and warm sandalwood blend with a clean musk, leaving a soft, chocolate-tinged skin scent that’s more nuanced than expected.

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