Le Labo The Matcha 26: released in 2021, woody, fruity and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Le Labo The Matcha 26 dupe we found is Dossier Citrus Matcha — 91% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $320 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Le Labo The Matcha 26 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Le Labo The Matcha 26 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dossier Citrus Matcha | 91% | about $30* (−91%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Amaran Silverado 56 | 87% | about $25* (−92%) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Emper Captcha 36 | 84% | about $20* (−94%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | French Avenue Essence de Matcha | 82% | about $35* (−89%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Massimo Dutti Seaside Infusion | 79% | about $30* (−91%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
This fragrance captures the creamy, earthy green tea essence of Le Labo The Matcha 26 with a bright, citrusy opening that settles into a soft woody base.
It shares its citrus, woody and powdery accords with Le Labo The Matcha 26, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 119 community ratings.
A smooth and approachable take on the green, powdery character of The Matcha 26, offering a similar meditative vibe at a much lower price point.
It shares its woody, fruity and sweet accords with Le Labo The Matcha 26, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 37 community ratings.
This scent leans into the aromatic and earthy facets of the reference, providing a clean, tea-forward experience that feels very familiar.
It shares its citrus and sweet accords with Le Labo The Matcha 26, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 61 community ratings.
Evokes the same serene, woody-green atmosphere found in The Matcha 26, focusing on a gentle tea note that lingers beautifully on the skin.
It shares its citrus, fruity and powdery accords with Le Labo The Matcha 26, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 11 community ratings.
While slightly more aquatic, it shares the crisp, green, and woody DNA that makes The Matcha 26 such a unique and calming fragrance.
It shares its aromatic, green and citrus accords with Le Labo The Matcha 26, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 31 community ratings.
Emper Captcha 36, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Le Labo The Matcha 26.
Amaran Silverado 56, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Le Labo The Matcha 26.
Dossier Citrus Matcha, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dossier Citrus Matcha saves you about $425 a year against Le Labo The Matcha 26. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Amaran Silverado 56 comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Le Labo The Matcha 26 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.