Fragrances inspired by Blue Matcha Eau de Parfum

The original Blue Matcha Montale

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Blue Matcha
ScentArt fingerprint for Azure Matcha
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Lemon, Mandarin, Cedar

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Cedar, Tobacco

The main difference

Adds amber and nutmeg, drops ambergris and blackcurrant

What they share

Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and ginger, drops ambergris and bergamot

What they share

Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Cedar, Blackcurrant, Mate

The main difference

Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops amber and cardamom

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Leather

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and blackberry, drops ambergris and blackcurrant

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Musk, Mate

The main difference

Adds amber and jasmine, drops ambergris and bergamot

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Blackcurrant, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and jasmine, drops ambergris and cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Patchouli, Ambergris, Musk

The main difference

Adds angelica and birch, drops bergamot and blackcurrant

Scent profile

Blue Matcha EDP the original Azure Matcha EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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