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Eau de parfum
Tomolab Calmatcha
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Tomolab Calmatcha — a spicy matcha fragrance
Tomolab Calmatcha is a 2024 eau de parfum by Tomolab, a fragrance brand from Indonesia.
This is a unisex fragrance for those who appreciate expressive gourmand compositions with a spicy character and noticeable woody depth.
Calmatcha’s defining feature is the combination of a matcha tea accord with coriander, spices, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Its character is built not around light tea freshness, but around contrasts: the greenish astringency of matcha meets dry spice, soft woods, and creamy gourmand sweetness.
Character and development
The top, heart, and base notes have not been listed separately, so the composition is best understood as a unified accord.
On the skin, the fragrance unfolds in a multifaceted way: coriander and spices add piquancy, matcha creates a bitter-green nuance, while sandalwood and vanilla gradually make the scent warmer and rounder.
In terms of its olfactive profile, Tomolab Calmatcha belongs to the gourmand and spicy families, while also bringing together beverage, gourmand, spicy, and woody notes.
This is not a neutral everyday fragrance that fades into the background, but a rich statement scent with a distinctive oriental atmosphere and a contemporary tea facet.
Longevity and sillage
Calmatcha is described as having very strong sillage, making it suitable for those who enjoy a noticeable presence and an expressive aura around them.
The eau de parfum is especially fitting for cool weather, evenings, meetings, and events where its spicy-vanilla character can unfold with greater depth.
The exact recommended amount to apply to skin and clothing has not been specified for this release.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays and assess the fragrance after it has fully developed: the matcha and spices may evolve dynamically, while the sandalwood-vanilla facet gradually becomes softer.
The fragrance in Tomolab’s style
Calmatcha reflects Tomolab’s interest in unusual combinations and rich compositions, in which familiar gourmand notes receive a fresh tea contrast.
The brand’s Indonesian origins are felt here not as a literal reference to exoticism, but as an effort to combine warm spicy nuances with a contemporary matcha accord.
The perfumer who created the fragrance has not been identified in the available information.
Its concept, however, is clear: Calmatcha will appeal to both women and men looking not simply for a sweet fragrance, but for a dense, spicy, distinctive scent with a woody base.
Similar fragrances
For comparison, consider Calvin Klein Obsession, which shares Calmatcha’s expressive spicy temperament.
Tomolab Calmatcha stands out, however, with its matcha tea note and more pronounced transition to sandalwood-vanilla gourmand notes.
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