mat; Masakï Matsushïma 2000

Mind you, before Fukushima.

I received this fragrance as a gift; I would never have thought of buying a scent from M.M. for myself.
I have tested a few, they smell pleasant, but for my taste, they are too clean, refined, and light.
I feel this way about all the fragrances from Japanese perfumers so far.

Mat; immediately smells of a delicate watermelon, for me a "little elusive" scent, so light and quiet and, yes, maritime. There’s also a tiny bit of mint, probably Japanese, and a hint of a tea rose, light and fine.

I immediately think, I know this scent.

Yes, it could be the younger sister or the second-born twin of "Like a walk in the summer rain" by Essence.
Checked - and indeed, with this one too, it’s the watermelon that is first noticeable.
The Essence scent is a bit more sparkling, probably due to the aldehydes, lasts longer, is a bit more intense, and the musk is also a bit more pronounced.
Maybe the European version...
Mat; is a quite pleasant fine-clean scent, I will probably use it as a
room fragrance, just like the Essence scent.
The laundry simply smells "clean" wonderfully after spraying.

As a perfume, it doesn’t suit me, too bright and greenish-white for me.