First off, Maison Margiela, right? They’re known for these “Replica” scents, which are supposed to, like, capture a specific moment or feeling. This one? “Matcha Meditation.” Sounds chill, doesn’t it? Like, instant zen vibes.
Apparently, it came out in 2021, and the perfumers were Maurice Roucel and Alexandra Carlin. Fancy names, I guess. But does it actually *smell* like matcha? That’s the real question.
The official description talks about “aromatic green” notes, “floral tones,” “chocolate,” and “woods.” Okay, wait a sec. Chocolate? With matcha? That sounds…interesting. Maybe like, those matcha Kit Kats? I dunno.
Some people online are raving about it, giving it like, a 3.89 out of 5. Which, tbh, isn’t *amazing*. It’s decent, but not “OMG, I need this in my life!” territory.
I’ve seen reviews that say it’s supposed to evoke a “peaceful moment,” you know, chilling at home with a mug of matcha. And I can kinda see that? Like, that slightly grassy, slightly sweet, slightly earthy thing going on. But honestly, I think it depends on your skin chemistry. My friend tried it and said it smelled like straight-up grass. Which, no offense to grass, but not exactly what I’m going for in a perfume, ya know?
Honestly, I think the “meditation” part is mostly marketing hype. I mean, a perfume isn’t gonna magically make you less stressed, right? Though, if it did, sign me up for a lifetime supply!
The “Replica” thing is cool in theory, but sometimes I feel like they’re trying a little *too* hard to be artsy. Like, okay, I get it, you’re capturing a feeling. But is it a feeling I actually *want* to smell like? That’s the real test.