Masaki Matsushima 2006 EDP

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Mintea

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Masaki Matsushima Mintea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Mintea opens with Lemon, Green Tea, Juniper, and Mint, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, Lotus, Bamboo, and Cucumber, and dries down to a base of Musk, Mahogany, and Reed. Masaki Matsushima's Mintea carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive, intriguing, and definitely not a blind buy. Mintea offers a unique take on green tea, swinging between refreshing and unexpectedly medicinal. Best for those who want to stand out from the crowd.
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Mintea 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, though some find it a bit too distinct. It's a fantastic casual daytime wear, especially in summer due to its refreshing nature, and works well for sport because it's not heavy. It's too unconventional for formal events and a little too 'clean' for a date night.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Mintea opens with a vibrant, almost effervescent burst of lemon, green tea, and a subtle juniper kick, quickly followed by a bracing hit of cool mint. The heart introduces a watery, crisp blend of cucumber and lotus, softened by lily of the valley and a touch of sweet watermelon. The dry down settles into an earthy, woody base of mahogany and reed, grounded by a clean musk that lends a surprising warmth.

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