Top Notes 
Pear nectar
Ylang-ylang
Mandarin orange
Heart Notes 
Clove
American plum
Lilac
Peony
Base Notes 
Precious woods
Heliotrope
Jasminum auriculatum
Provençal peach
12/22/2024
DogiCoco
621 Reviews
DogiCoco
2
Autumnal blend of two 90s classics
This is a beautiful spicy perfume in the vein of Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant. Clove is the main note here and smells exactly the same as it does in Jungle.
Matsuri is fruitier though, with intense, ripe peach and plum. Together with the smooth patchouli base they recall another 90s classic: Gucci Rush. It's only a tiny hint, and maybe it's just me, but there's definitely something about this peach that makes me think of Rush. The florals are blended into the rest of the scent in a classic, abstract way, with ylang ylang being the only flower that I can clearly identify here.
This makes me think of spiced plum jam and German gingerbread, but for some reason it still feels more autumnal than fully Christmassy. The final drydown is less fruity and sweet, the patch really shines after a while.
If you enjoy Jungle and want something more suitable for everyday wear, Matsuri is a pretty safe bet, provided you can still find it.
It's still a warm, rich scent that is perfect for the colder seasons, but not as heavy and vanillic as Jungle. What I love about both of them is that they're spicy, but creamy and smooth, never dry and scratchy. Jungle is still my favorite, it just has more depth, but Matsuri is lovely, too.
Matsuri is fruitier though, with intense, ripe peach and plum. Together with the smooth patchouli base they recall another 90s classic: Gucci Rush. It's only a tiny hint, and maybe it's just me, but there's definitely something about this peach that makes me think of Rush. The florals are blended into the rest of the scent in a classic, abstract way, with ylang ylang being the only flower that I can clearly identify here.
This makes me think of spiced plum jam and German gingerbread, but for some reason it still feels more autumnal than fully Christmassy. The final drydown is less fruity and sweet, the patch really shines after a while.
If you enjoy Jungle and want something more suitable for everyday wear, Matsuri is a pretty safe bet, provided you can still find it.
It's still a warm, rich scent that is perfect for the colder seasons, but not as heavy and vanillic as Jungle. What I love about both of them is that they're spicy, but creamy and smooth, never dry and scratchy. Jungle is still my favorite, it just has more depth, but Matsuri is lovely, too.
