It opens a bit sharp and green, but after twenty minutes it settles into this creamy, earthy matcha that smells like the actual whisked powder rather than a sugary drink. I've been wearing it to work and it stays close to the skin without being faint.
I was worried a matcha scent would smell like a candle, but this stays earthy and soft instead of sugary. The green tea note fades into something quietly woody after an hour or so, which makes it easy to wear to work.
The dry-down is where this really shines—that calm, earthy matcha note stays close to the skin for hours without turning powdery or sweet. I sprayed it on my scarf this morning and kept catching soft, grounding whiffs all day. Exactly the kind of quiet sophistication I was hoping for.