Citrus Matcha

Dossier’s Citrus Matcha is marketed as a budget twin of Le Labo’s Thé Matcha 26, offering the same tea‑green concept for under $100 a 100 ml bottle versus the original’s $500 price tag. Buyers are drawn by the promise of a crisp, citrus‑forward opening that quickly gives way to a sweet, earthy tea heart, all without the boutique price. It positions itself as a unisex, everyday fragrance.

Most wearers agree the top notes – bitter orange and bergamot – hit with a sharp, almost bracing quality that mirrors the Le Labo launch, though a few find it bordering on an unpleasant edge. The matcha‑fig heart is generally praised for its sweetness, yet some struggle to detect the tea nuance, describing it as more fig‑forward. In the dry‑down the cedar, musk and vetiver emerge, creating a slightly woodier, less creamy finish than the original.

On skin the scent lasts roughly eight to ten hours, lingering longer on fabrics, while its projection stays modest, making it suitable for close‑quarter settings like offices or cafés. The sharper citrus may be off‑putting to those sensitive to acidity, but the balanced dry‑down appeals to fans of tea‑based woods. Considering the price gap, it offers strong value for anyone seeking the Le Labo vibe without the boutique cost.

The verdictOverall Dossier Citrus Matcha lands around 78 % of the Le Labo experience – a faithful, more assertive take at a fraction of the price.

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