Poudre Matcha Kenzo 2022

Ah, it is really frustrating that only the top notes are praised in the highest tones, while the rest is neglected. But fine, I'll be brief: This thing is simply a faker. The opening with the high-quality matcha is truly grand. It smells exactly like that wonderful green powder - an authentic, powdery tea note. A fantastic opening! But then, like with so many fragrances I'm currently testing, the lull follows. It turns into a run-of-the-mill scent, developing quite fresh and becoming a bit sweeter towards the end thanks to the vanilla. Unfortunately, the rose is missing here, and instead, there are indefinable floral notes mixed with lemon. My aversion to citrus scents is clearly evident here. Even I can't help but admit that the combination with lemon or bergamot comes off as rather monotonous and could have been executed much more elegantly. In Asia, there are numerous green teas that are refined with fresh lemon, but unfortunately, this experiment turns out to be a failure. The fragrance unfortunately only exudes the hint of an ordinary drugstore cologne, lacking any sophistication or the charm of Japan. A missed opportunity, how sad.