What's the difference between The Matcha 26 and Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
The Matcha 26 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2021) dominated by Woody accords. Philosykos Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Diptyque (1996) leaning on Green accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Fruity, Green, Sweet.
Which is better, The Matcha 26 or Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
By community rating, The Matcha 26 scores 4.12/5 vs Philosykos Eau de Parfum at 4.15/5. On r/fragrance, The Matcha 26 sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Philosykos Eau de Parfum is 7.5/10 (positive). The Matcha 26's standout strength: Realistic and photorealistic matcha tea note. Philosykos Eau de Parfum's standout strength: Pleasant fig scent that smells appealing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do The Matcha 26 and Philosykos Eau de Parfum smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. The Matcha 26: The Matcha 26 is acknowledged as a legitimate tea fragrance choice within the community, appearing in multiple tea collection posts. Philosykos Eau de Parfum: Philosykos is appreciated by the community for its pleasant fig scent and won the letter P in the popular A-Z fragrance voting, but it is widely criticized for extremely poor longevity lasting under an hour on skin.
Which lasts longer, The Matcha 26 or Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
The Matcha 26: Longevity and projection concerns not discussed Philosykos Eau de Parfum: Poor longevity - lasts only 30 minutes to 1 hour on skin Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits The Matcha 26 vs Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
The Matcha 26 scores highest for spring wear; Philosykos Eau de Parfum scores highest for summer wear. The Matcha 26 leans daytime, Philosykos Eau de Parfum leans daytime.
