10
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Matcha Meditation
feminine
Created by Alexandra Carlin, Maurice Roucel
Matcha Meditation by Maison Martin Margiela is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Matcha Meditation was launched in 2021. Matcha Meditation was created by Maurice Roucel and Alexandra Carlin. Top notes are Green Tea, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Matcha Tea, Mate and Orange Blossom; base notes are White Chocolate, Moss and Cedar.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
25%
Win
100%
Spr
66%
Sum
47%
Fall
Day & Night
86%
Day
19%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,567 votes
3.91
Love it
1.3k36%
Like it
1.2k34%
OK
60817%
Dislike
36010%
Hate it
993%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 41 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community has mixed enthusiasm for Matcha Meditation, viewing it as a promising Tea Escape successor with appealing fresh opening notes. However, concerns about tea fragrances causing headaches and the white chocolate base potentially clashing with matcha, combined with reports of the matcha note being short-lived, temper overall excitement. It appeals specifically to tea fragrance lovers but may disappoint those seeking a true matcha scent throughout the wear cycle.
Strengths
- Spiritual successor to beloved discontinued Tea Escape
- Fresh green tea and matcha notes in opening
- Unique white chocolate base adds gourmand appeal
- Good price-to-quality ratio for Maison Martin Margiela
Weaknesses
- Tea fragrances tend to be overpowering and headache-inducing for many
- White chocolate note is polarizing and potentially problematic with tea
- Matcha scent fades quickly, morphs into sweeter fragrance over time
- May not deliver true matcha scent throughout wear duration
Best for
Tea fragrance enthusiastsCasual daily wear in cooler monthsThose seeking matcha latte-inspired scentsSpring and fall office wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
