100ml

MONTALE

Blue Matcha

Name: Blue Matcha
Brand: MONTALE
Price: 190.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$190

Description

Montale's Blue Matcha offers a fascinating take on a tea-inspired scent, opening with a vibrant burst of citrus and blackcurrant that quickly introduces the unique, slightly powdery character of blue matcha tea. As it settles, a rich heart of leather, cedar, patchouli, and tobacco emerges, adding a sophisticated depth and a touch of warmth. The drydown reveals a comforting blend of mate, powdery notes, musk, and ambergris, creating a long-lasting and intriguing aroma that balances freshness with an earthy, leathery complexity. This fragrance is known for its versatility, adapting well to various moods and occasions. Perfumer: Pierre Montale

Scent Profile

Powdery

Woody

Leather

Aromatic

Green

Animalic

Fruity

Musky

Citrus

Fresh Spicy

Notes

Top Notes

Matcha Tea

Blackcurrant

Lemon

Bergamot

Sicilian Mandarin

Middle Notes

Leather

Cedar

Patchouli Leaf

Tobacco

Base Notes

Mate

Powdery Notes

Musk

Ambergris

About MONTALE

Montale Paris, founded in 2003 by Pierre Montale, is renowned for pioneering the use of oud—known as the 'wood of the gods'—in French perfumery, blending Eastern opulence with Western refinement to create bold, luxurious niche fragrances. Inspired by his experiences in Saudi Arabia, the brand explores universes of rose, spices, leather, and more, producing daring scents that fuse oriental richness with European elegance. Its signature style features intense, long-lasting compositions centered on oud, targeting enthusiasts of mysterious and evocative luxury perfumes.

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Perfumer

Pierre Montale

Pierre Montale, born in France, is a renowned perfumer who founded the niche perfume houses Montale in 2003 and Mancera in 2008, pioneering the integration of oud and oriental scents into French perfumery. His career began after travels to Saudi Arabia, where he created fragrances for the royal family using exclusive materials, later inspiring his Paris-based brands that blend Eastern and Western influences. He collaborates with his daughter Amélie, who became Artistic Director of Mancera in 2017, and his work is characterized by bold, luxurious compositions sold from a boutique near the Champs-Élysées.

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Reviews

5.0

Excellent2 reviews

MONTALE

5.0/5 • 2 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers generally find Blue Matcha to be a well-balanced and versatile unisex scent, appreciated for its unique take on tea with a prominent powdery and leathery drydown. While many enjoy its depth and longevity, some note that the initial citrus notes fade quickly.

Pros

Performance excellence: It offers good longevity, especially when sprayed on clothing, with some experiencing up to eight hours of wear.

Versatile appeal: Described as a well-balanced and versatile unisex scent, suitable for various occasions and adaptable to different moods and environments.

Quality composition: The blend is often praised for its interesting dirty tea aroma, depth, and the sophisticated interplay of powdery notes with leather and cedar.

Cons

Specific limitation: The initial citrus burst tends to fade away quickly, leaving a more powdery and leathery profile.

Situational drawback: Some reviewers mention it might not be ideal for high heat due to its creamy drydown and prominent powdery notes.

Scent expectation: It's noted that the fragrance isn't as bright as one might expect a matcha scent to be, leaning more towards a darker, earthier interpretation.

Comparisons

Similar to Le Labo Matcha 26: Reviewers have drawn comparisons, noting Montale Blue Matcha as a great and more affordable alternative to the Le Labo offering.