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Eau de parfum
Chasing Scents Matcha Break
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character
Chasing Scents Matcha Break is an eau de parfum released in 2026 for those who enjoy unusual combinations of green freshness and gentle sweetness.
This unisex fragrance was created by the Australian brand Chasing Scents, which has been developing its own style since 2021 at the intersection of natural imagery, gastronomic associations, and modern perfumery poetry.
In Matcha Break, matcha green tea smells not strict and astringent, but creamy, comforting, and almost dessert-like.
The composition combines floral, gourmand, and green facets, making it easy to imagine both in the rhythm of city life and in the calm atmosphere of one's personal space.
Development on the Skin
At the opening, the fragrance greets you with a clean green bamboo accord and a distinctive matcha note.
The start is fresh, slightly dry, and composed, but it gradually becomes softer, reminiscent of a tea drink topped with milk foam.
In the heart, the green theme becomes rounder through milk and jasmine.
The white-floral nuance does not make the composition overly dressed-up; instead, it adds luminous transparency and helps the gourmand notes feel more airy.
The base reveals Matcha Break's most appetizing side.
Cream and white chocolate create a smooth, creamy, slightly sweet trail in which the bitterness of tea remains an important contrast, keeping the fragrance from turning into an ordinary dessert accord.
Wearability and Sillage
By design, Matcha Break suits both women and men, especially those drawn to modern gourmand fragrances without rigid gender labels.
It is a noticeable, distinctive perfume with very strong sillage, so its presence will be perceptible even when applied sparingly.
The fragrance may be particularly intriguing in cooler weather, when the creamy and chocolate nuances become more expressive while the green freshness keeps the composition light.
Matcha Break can also be worn in warm weather, but it is best applied lightly so that the dense base remains comfortable.
No specific recommendation for the number of sprays on skin or clothing has been provided for this release.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess its development on your own skin before applying it to fabric.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
Matcha Break was created by Sandy Wong, perfumer and founder of Chasing Scents.
Her approach is evident in the very idea behind the composition: a familiar tea ritual becomes a multilayered olfactory story in which green, milky, floral, and sweet nuances coexist.
For the brand, this release continues the Australian direction of Chasing Scents, where natural motifs receive a modern, sensual interpretation.
Matcha Break stands out from more straightforward tea fragrances through its creamy base and the contrast between a fresh opening and a dessert-like aftertaste.
Similar Fragrances
For further exploration of a similar mood, consider Valentino Born In Roma Vanilla Bliss, as well as Victoria's Secret Iconic Glam and Amthra Matcha Punch.
They offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of sweet, noticeable, and modern compositions, although Matcha Break retains its own recognizable balance of matcha, milk, and white chocolate.
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